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Kodak Touch vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare Touch front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Kodak Touch
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Kodak Touch vs Sony TX1 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Kodak Touch versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Touch (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the Touch (1/3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Touch was introduced 18 months after the TX1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Touch scores versus the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Sony TX1

 Touch TX1 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Kodak Touch

 TX1 Touch 

Common features in the Kodak Touch and Sony TX1

 Touch TX1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Touch has physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Touch versus Sony TX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Touch compared to the TX1.

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Touch and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Touch and TX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Touch having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Kodak Touch will show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Touch will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Touch Street photography advice
Sony TX1 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (150 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Touch
Travel photography with Sony TX1
68
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (150 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Touch Landscape photography info
Sony TX1 Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Touch Vlogging information
Sony TX1 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (150 grams)
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Kodak Touch vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Touch and Sony TX1
 Kodak EasyShare TouchSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Touch Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-04 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $100 $350