Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M590

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm J30 versus Kodak M590, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the M590 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm J30 was announced 13 months earlier than the M590 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up against the M590 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Kodak M590. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Kodak M590 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Kodak M590 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Fujifilm J30 versus Kodak M590 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the M590.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and M590 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and M590.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm J30 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Kodak M590 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.