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Kodak M590 vs Nikon L31

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34

Kodak M590 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed August 2010
Nikon L31
(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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Kodak M590 vs Nikon L31 Overview

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Nikon L31

 M590 L31 

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Kodak M590

 L31 M590 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2010Fresher by 53 months
Screen size2.7"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and L31 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M590
Portrait photography with Nikon L31
29
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography info
Nikon L31 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography features
Nikon L31 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography information
Nikon L31 Travel photography information
70
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography information
Nikon L31 Landscape photography information
38
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.5")
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging information
Nikon L31 Vlogging information
31
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
65
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Nikon L31
 Kodak M590Nikon 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