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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony W730 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
  • Launched September 2011
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony W730 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was launched 16 months prior to the W730 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Easyshare M5370 scores against the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Sony W730

 Easyshare M5370 W730 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 W730 Easyshare M5370 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2011More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Sony W730

 Easyshare M5370 W730 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 enjoys physical measurements 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 W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony W730 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Easyshare M5370 and the W730.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Easyshare M5370 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Easyshare M5370 and W730.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Easyshare M5370 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Portrait photography info
Sony W730 Portrait photography info
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (122g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Travel photography with Sony W730
72
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition (122g)
includes focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Vlogging factors
Sony W730 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Sony W730
 Kodak Easyshare M5370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak Easyshare M5370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-09-14 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-1, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $160 $138