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Casio TRYX vs Kodak M590

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M590 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21mm (F2.8) lens
  • n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
  • Released January 2011
Kodak M590
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 58 x 15mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Casio TRYX vs Kodak M590 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio TRYX vs Kodak M590, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the M590 (14MP) is fairly similar but the TRYX (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TRYX was announced 5 months after the M590 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TRYX grades vs the M590 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Kodak M590

 TRYX M590 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Casio TRYX

 M590 TRYX 

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Kodak M590

 TRYX M590 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio TRYX has physical dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TRYX versus the M590.

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and M590 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and M590.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TRYX using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak M590 will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M590 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio TRYX
Street photography with Kodak M590
58
screen articulates fully
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography advice
Kodak M590 Sports photography advice
17
can't change focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very small sensor size (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M590 as a Travel photography camera
56
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography features
Kodak M590 Landscape photography features
28
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (21mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
39
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.5")
very small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging advice
Kodak M590 Vlogging advice
62
display is selfie friendly
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
31
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Casio TRYX vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Kodak M590
 Casio Exilim TRYXKodak M590
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Kodak M590
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-08-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3242
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $689 $120