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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Kodak Easyshare M5370
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was introduced 2 months after the HX9V which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Easyshare M5370 grades against the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Sony HX9V

 Easyshare M5370 HX9V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 HX9V Easyshare M5370 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Sony HX9V

 Easyshare M5370 HX9V 
LaunchedSeptember 2011July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Easyshare M5370 against the HX9V.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Easyshare M5370 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Easyshare M5370 and HX9V.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really factor the age of the cameras into account.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Portrait photography info
Sony HX9V Portrait photography info
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Travel photography advice
Sony HX9V Travel photography advice
72
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Landscape photography features
Sony HX9V Landscape photography features
43
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
32
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Sony HX9V
 Kodak Easyshare M5370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak Easyshare M5370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-14 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-1, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $328