Kodak Touch vs Sony TX20
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Kodak Touch vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Kodak Touch vs Sony TX20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Touch and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Touch Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Sony TX20
Touch | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Kodak Touch
TX20 | Touch | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 14 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Touch and Sony TX20
Touch | TX20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Touch and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Touch vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Touch | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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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 |