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Kodak Touch vs Sony TX5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare Touch front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX5 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 TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Kodak Touch vs Sony TX5 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Touch versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Touch (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the Touch (1/3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Touch was announced 11 months after the TX5 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Touch grades vs the TX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Sony TX5

 Touch TX5 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Kodak Touch

 TX5 Touch 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Kodak Touch and Sony TX5

 Touch TX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Touch enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Touch versus Sony TX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Touch vs the TX5.

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Touch and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Touch and TX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Touch with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Kodak Touch will show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Touch is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Touch Portrait photography details
Sony TX5 Portrait photography details
32
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Touch Street photography advice
Sony TX5 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Touch Sports photography highlights
Sony TX5 Sports photography highlights
27
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Touch Travel photography features
Sony TX5 Travel photography features
67
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
62
weather proof
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Touch Landscape photography details
Sony TX5 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
30
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Kodak Touch vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Touch and Sony TX5
 Kodak EasyShare TouchSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Touch Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-04 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 17.3mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $100 $239