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Overview
In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and the Kodak EasyShare M341, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 was introduced in August 2012 and Kodak EasyShare M341 was introduced in July 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.
Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.
Pros and Cons
In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Kodak EasyShare M341.
PROS
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
Video Capture
25,600 Highest Native ISO
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
Orientation Sensor
Video Capture
64 Lowest Native ISO
1,600 Highest Native ISO
Live View Autofocus
Built-in Flash
Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
Internal Storage
Orientation Sensor
CONS
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
Small Sensor
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Fixed Screen
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 330 shots
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.
STRENGTHS
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
Video Capture
High Native ISO
25,600
1,600
Live View Autofocus
Built-in Flash
Light
240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
Orientation Sensor
WEAKNESSES
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
Small Sensor
1-inch
1/2.33-inch
Screen Type
Fixed
Fixed
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)
1/2000 sec
1/1400 sec
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution
1920 x 1080
640 x 480
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
Eye-Fi Connection possible
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Screen
Screen
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Kodak EasyShare M341 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 1,229k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.
Sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 features a 20.2 megapixel 1-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Kodak EasyShare M341 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.
Photography Features
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. Kodak EasyShare M341 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2264, 4000 x 2256, 2832 x 2128, 2048 x 1536, 1800 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 960 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.
Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has an image stabilization.
Connectivity, Battery and Storage
NFC on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.
USB Inputs
Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.
Battery
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots and Kodak EasyShare M341 comes with KLIC-7003 battery pack.
External Storage Slots
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Kodak EasyShare M341 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.
Other Features
Shutter
Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100, and up to 1/1400 sec on Kodak EasyShare M341. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.
Flash
Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.20 m on Kodak EasyShare M341. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100.
Physical Parameters
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 body has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42") and Kodak EasyShare M341 body has dimensions of 96 x 59 x 19 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 0.75"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 weighs 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz) and Kodak EasyShare M341 weighs 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz).
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
102 mm
58 mm
96 mm
59 mm
58 mm
59 mm
Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Kodak EasyShare M341
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Kodak EasyShare M341 for Different Types of Photography
We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.
Landscape Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
AVERAGE
68
Small Sensor
Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
POOR
46
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Sports Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
GOOD
72
25,600 Highest Native ISO
25 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
No Viewfinder
Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
Short Battery Life - 330 shots
Orientation Sensor
POOR
46
1,600 Highest Native ISO
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Orientation Sensor
Wildlife Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
AVERAGE
68
25,600 Highest Native ISO
25 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
No Viewfinder
Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 330 shots
Orientation Sensor
AVERAGE
57
1,600 Highest Native ISO
No Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Environmental Sealing
Orientation Sensor
Portrait Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
GOOD
78
Small Sensor
25 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 3.0"
Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
No External Flash Connectivity
Orientation Sensor
POOR
52
Small Sensor
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 3.0"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
Orientation Sensor
Street Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
GOOD
83
Small Sensor
25 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
GOOD
81
Small Sensor
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
Travel Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
EXCELLENT
86
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
Short Battery Life - 330 shots
EXCELLENT
86
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
Evaluations
We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Kodak EasyShare M341 and give them scores of 63 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
OVERALL
63
OVERALL
42
Sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
GOOD
72
Small Sensor
Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
100 Lowest Native ISO
25,600 Highest Native ISO
DxO Overall Score - 66
POOR
45
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
64 Lowest Native ISO
1,600 Highest Native ISO
Photo
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
GOOD
75
Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
No External Flash Connectivity
BAD
27
Timelapse Recording
No Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
No External Flash Connectivity
Video
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
POOR
46
Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
BAD
2
No Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
Focusing
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
GOOD
70
25 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
AVERAGE
63
No Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Screen and Viewfinder
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
AVERAGE
59
Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 3.0"
Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
No Viewfinder
POOR
52
Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 3.0"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Connectivity
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
POOR
54
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
BAD
36
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
Battery, Storage and Physical
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Kodak EasyShare M341
POOR
45
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
Short Battery Life - 330 shots
POOR
49
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
Internal Storage
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