Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony HX99

Below, we are matching up the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Sony HX99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very comparable but the Easyshare M5370 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Easyshare M5370 was announced 8 years earlier than the HX99 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Easyshare M5370 scores versus the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Easyshare M5370 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Sony HX99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Easyshare M5370 compared to the HX99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Easyshare M5370 and HX99 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Easyshare M5370 and HX99.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Easyshare M5370 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Easyshare M5370 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.