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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak M590

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak M590 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Kodak M590
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 XQ2 vs Kodak M590 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Kodak M590, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the M590 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and M590 (1/3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was introduced 4 years later than the M590 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades against the M590 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Kodak M590

 Fujifilm XQ2 M590 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2010Fresher by 54 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 M590 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Kodak M590

 Fujifilm XQ2 M590 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ2 comes with external 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 sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Kodak M590 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 compared to the M590.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and M590 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and M590.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Kodak M590 will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ2 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Portrait photography with Kodak M590
43
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography details
Kodak M590 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average (206 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography factors
Kodak M590 Sports photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (240 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
small sensor size (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography factors
Kodak M590 Travel photography factors
64
great battery life (240 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (206g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography factors
Kodak M590 Landscape photography factors
56
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (240 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging advice
Kodak M590 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (206 grams)
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Kodak M590
 Fujifilm XQ2Kodak M590
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Kodak M590
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-08-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3242
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) -
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 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
Battery life 240 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $299 $120