Kodak M590 vs Nikon L31
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
- Released January 2015
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Lets look closer at the Kodak M590 vs Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the L31 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the M590 (1/3") and L31 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe M590 was manufactured 5 years prior to the L31 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the M590 scores against the L31 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Kodak M590 vs Nikon L31 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak M590 and Nikon Coolpix L31. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M590 Gallery and Nikon L31 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Nikon L31
| M590 | L31 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Kodak M590
| L31 | M590 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2015 | August 2010 | Fresher by 53 months | |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Kodak M590 and Nikon L31
| M590 | L31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
| Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Kodak M590 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M590 provides exterior dimensions 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) and the Nikon L31 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M590 vs Nikon L31 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the M590 compared to the L31.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and L31 is 99 and 94 respectively.
Kodak M590 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M590 and L31.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M590 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Nikon L31 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older M590 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon L31 Specifications
| Kodak M590 | Nikon Coolpix L31 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Nikon |
| Model type | Kodak M590 | Nikon Coolpix L31 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-08-23 | 2015-01-14 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3242 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.60 m |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 160g (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 life | - | 200 images |
| Battery style | - | AA |
| Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | - | Yes (10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $120 | $0 |