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Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M590

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M590 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Kodak M590
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 58 x 15mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M590 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-Z29 and Kodak M590, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and M590 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and M590 (1/3") use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z29 was introduced 17 months prior to the M590 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z29 matches up against the M590 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Kodak M590

 EX-Z29 M590 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Casio EX-Z29

 M590 EX-Z29 
LaunchedAugust 2010March 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Kodak M590

 EX-Z29 M590 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Kodak M590 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the M590.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and M590 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and M590.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak M590 will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography features
Kodak M590 Portrait photography features
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Kodak M590
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography info
Kodak M590 Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
small sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Kodak M590
57
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
70
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Kodak M590
31
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Kodak M590
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
31
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Kodak M590
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Kodak M590
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Kodak M590
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-03-03 2010-08-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3242
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) ()
Focal length multiplier 6.3 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) -
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $79 $120