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Kodak Mini vs Kodak M590

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Kodak Mini vs Kodak M590 Key Specs

Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Introduced August 2010
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Kodak Mini vs Kodak M590 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Kodak Mini vs Kodak M590, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Kodak. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and M590 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/3").

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The Mini was released 5 months after the M590 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Mini matches up against the M590 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Kodak M590

 Mini M590 

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Kodak Mini

 M590 Mini 

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Kodak M590

 Mini M590 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak Mini vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Mini offers physical dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Kodak M590 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Mini compared to the M590.

Kodak Mini vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and M590 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Mini and M590.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Kodak M590 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Mini vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Mini
Portrait photography with Kodak M590
25
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW format
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Mini
Street photography with Kodak M590
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography details
Kodak M590 Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M590 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography information
Kodak M590 Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
39
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Mini
Vlogging with Kodak M590
25
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Kodak Mini vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Kodak M590
 Kodak EasyShare MiniKodak M590
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Kodak
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Kodak M590
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-04 2010-08-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3640 x 2736 4320 x 3242
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 7.5 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 99g (0.22 lb) -
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $100 $120