Kodak Touch vs Sony TX5
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Kodak Touch vs Sony TX5 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)
- 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

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.

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.

Kodak Touch vs Sony TX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Touch & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Touch Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Sony TX5
Touch | TX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Touch vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Touch | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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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 |