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Kodak M575 vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Kodak M575 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Kodak M575
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2012
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Kodak M575 vs Sony TX20 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Kodak M575 and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M575 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M575 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TX20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M575 scores versus the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Sony TX20

 M575 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Kodak M575

 TX20 M575 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M575 and Sony TX20

 M575 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak M575 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M575 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M575 compared to the TX20.

Kodak M575 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M575 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M575 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M575 and TX20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX20 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged M575 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M575 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Kodak M575 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M575 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M575 Portrait photography information
Sony TX20 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M575 Street photography details
Sony TX20 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (152 grams)
max ISO too low (1,000)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M575 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
26
resolution is good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M575 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX20 Travel photography highlights
68
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (152g)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
great battery life (250 CIPA)
environment sealing
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M575 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX20 Landscape photography highlights
40
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M575 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than average (152g)
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak M575 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Sony TX20
 Kodak EasyShare M575Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M575 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $139 $330