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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M590

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M590 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XQ2
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
  • Released August 2010
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M590 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Kodak M590, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the M590 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and M590 (1/3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was manufactured 3 years after the M590 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades against the M590 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Kodak M590

 Fujifilm XQ1 M590 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2010Newer by 40 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 M590 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Kodak M590

 Fujifilm XQ1 M590 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Kodak M590 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Kodak M590 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the M590.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and M590 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and M590.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Kodak M590 will show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography advice
Kodak M590 Portrait photography advice
43
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
29
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography features
Kodak M590 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography features
Kodak M590 Sports photography features
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (240 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Travel photography with Kodak M590
64
good battery life (240 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
70
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography advice
Kodak M590 Landscape photography advice
56
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (240 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
38
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
Vlogging with Kodak M590
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
31
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Kodak M590
 Fujifilm XQ1Kodak M590
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Kodak M590
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2010-08-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3242
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.1 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $500 $120