Sony TX1 with Kodak M340 Comparison

Sony TX1 and Kodak M340 Main Features

  • August, 2009
  • January, 2009
  • 10 MP 1/2.4 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 10 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 35-140 mm (4x) F3.5-4.6 Zoom Lens
  • 35-105 mm (3x) F3.1-5.7 Zoom Lens
  • 125 - 3200 ISO
  • 64 - 1600 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 640 x 480 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 94 x 58 x 17 mm, 142g.
  • 96 x 59 x 19 mm, 115g.
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Sony TX1 Scores


Imaging score
19
Features score
33
Value for money score
50
Portability score
98
Overall score
32

Kodak M340 Scores


Imaging score
19
Features score
19
Value for money score
46
Portability score
99
Overall score
28

Kodak EasyShare M340 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Overview


Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 with Kodak EasyShare M340. These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras. Both of these models were released in 2009. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 10 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Cyber-shot DSC-TX1), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony TX1, the maximum ISO is greater by 1600. Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 has image stabilization(Optical), EasyShare M340 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Sony TX1 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.

General Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 EasyShare M340
Brand Sony Kodak
Model Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 EasyShare M340
Announced August, 2009 January, 2009
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 8 7
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 5
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1250 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.00 3.50
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.4 1/2.3
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor Dimensions 5.90 x 4.43 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 26.1 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 10 MP 10 MP
Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 3664 x 2748
Max Native ISO 3200 1600
Min Native ISO 125 64
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Video Formats Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model KLIC-7001
Physical
Weight 142 g 115 g
Physical Dimensions 94 x 58 x 17 mm 96 x 59 x 19 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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