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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak M590

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak M590 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A2
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
  • Launched August 2010
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak M590 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak M590, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the M590 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and M590 (1/3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was announced 3 years later than the M590 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Kodak M590 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up against the M590 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Kodak M590

 Fujifilm X-A1 M590 
LaunchedNovember 2013August 2010Fresher by 40 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 M590 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Kodak M590

 Fujifilm X-A1 M590 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Kodak M590 has specifications 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).

See the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak M590 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 against the M590.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and M590 is 87 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and M590.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A1 will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M590 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography features
Kodak M590 Street photography features
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Kodak M590
54
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Travel photography with Kodak M590
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
70
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography details
Kodak M590 Landscape photography details
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
39
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging details
Kodak M590 Vlogging details
31
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
31
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Kodak M590
 Fujifilm X-A1Kodak M590
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Kodak M590
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-30 2010-08-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4320 x 3242
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 7.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) -
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) -
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 life 350 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $120