Kodak Touch vs Sony TX1

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.

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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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Touch & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Touch Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.