Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M590

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M590, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the M590 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled 19 months before the M590 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z400 matches up vs the M590 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Kodak M590. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Kodak M590 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Kodak M590 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the M590.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and M590 is 95 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and M590.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z400 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Kodak M590 will show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.