Kodak M381 vs Kodak M590
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Kodak M381 vs Kodak M590 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed July 2009
(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
Kodak M381 vs Kodak M590 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Kodak M381 and Kodak M590, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are designed by Kodak. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the M590 (14MP) is very close but the M381 (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe M381 was launched 13 months before the M590 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M381 matches up versus the M590 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak M381 vs Kodak M590 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M381 and Kodak M590. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M381 Gallery and Kodak M590 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Kodak M590
M381 | M590 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Kodak M381
M590 | M381 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | July 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Kodak M590
M381 | M590 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Kodak M381 vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while 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 Kodak M381 and Kodak M590 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the M381 and the M590.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and M590 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Kodak M381 vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M381 and M590.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M381 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Kodak M590 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older M381 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Kodak M381 vs Kodak M590 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Kodak M590 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Kodak |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Kodak M590 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2010-08-23 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3242 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1400s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | ||
Weight | 153g (0.34 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 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 | ||
Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $170 | $120 |