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Kodak Touch vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare Touch front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Kodak Touch
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Kodak Touch vs Sony TX20 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Kodak Touch vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Touch (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Touch (1/3") and TX20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Touch was announced 14 months before the TX20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Touch matches up vs the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Sony TX20

 Touch TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Kodak Touch

 TX20 Touch 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Touch and Sony TX20

 Touch TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Touch provides external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Touch vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Touch against the TX20.

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Touch and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Touch and TX20.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Touch having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony TX20 will produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older Touch will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Touch Portrait photography information
Sony TX20 Portrait photography information
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Touch Street photography info
Sony TX20 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Touch Sports photography information
Sony TX20 Sports photography information
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Touch Travel photography highlights
Sony TX20 Travel photography highlights
68
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
weather sealing
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Touch
Vlogging with Sony TX20
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Kodak Touch vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Touch and Sony TX20
 Kodak EasyShare TouchSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Touch Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-04 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $100 $330