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Kodak Touch vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare Touch front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Kodak Touch vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Kodak Touch
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Kodak Touch vs Sony WX1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Kodak Touch vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Touch (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the Touch (1/3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Touch was manufactured 18 months after the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Touch matches up versus the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Sony WX1

 Touch WX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Kodak Touch

 WX1 Touch 

Common features in the Kodak Touch and Sony WX1

 Touch WX1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak Touch vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Touch has got outer 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) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Touch vs the WX1.

Kodak Touch vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Touch and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Touch vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Touch vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Touch and WX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Touch due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Kodak Touch will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Touch is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Kodak Touch vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Touch vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Touch vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Touch Portrait photography information
Sony WX1 Portrait photography information
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Touch Street photography highlights
Sony WX1 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (150g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Touch Sports photography highlights
Sony WX1 Sports photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Touch
Travel photography with Sony WX1
68
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (150 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Touch Landscape photography info
Sony WX1 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Touch Vlogging features
Sony WX1 Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (150g)
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Kodak Touch vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Touch and Sony WX1
 Kodak EasyShare TouchSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Touch Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-04 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 17.3mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $100 $149