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Kodak M575 vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Kodak M575 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Kodak M575
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Kodak M575 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Let's look closer at the Kodak M575 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M575 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M575 was revealed 6 months earlier than the TX9 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the M575 grades vs the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Sony TX9

 M575 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Kodak M575

 TX9 M575 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M575 and Sony TX9

 M575 TX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak M575 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M575 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Kodak M575 versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the M575 against the TX9.

Kodak M575 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M575 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M575 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M575 and TX9.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Kodak M575 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak M575 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Kodak M575 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M575 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M575
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M575
Street photography with Sony TX9
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (152g)
max ISO too low (1,000)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M575 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M575 Travel photography advice
Sony TX9 Travel photography advice
68
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (152 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
has touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M575 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M575
Vlogging with Sony TX9
28
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than average (152g)
32
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Kodak M575 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Sony TX9
 Kodak EasyShare M575Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M575 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-07-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount 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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 model KLIC-7006 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $139 $799