Kodak M575 vs Sony WX1

In this write-up, we are looking at the Kodak M575 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the M575 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the M575 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The M575 was released 6 months after the WX1 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M575 scores against the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M575 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M575 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M575 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M575 versus Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M575 compared to the WX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M575 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M575 and WX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M575 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Kodak M575 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.