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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

Kodak M590
(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
  • Introduced August 2010
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Kodak M590 vs Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is pretty close but the M590 (1/3") and S1200pj (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The M590 was announced 12 months prior to the S1200pj so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the M590 scores versus the S1200pj in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Nikon S1200pj

 M590 S1200pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Kodak M590

 S1200pj M590 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Nikon S1200pj

 M590 S1200pj 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M590 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1200pj has dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the M590 and the S1200pj.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and S1200pj is 99 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M590 and S1200pj.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The M590 features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field harder. The older M590 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M590
Portrait photography with Nikon S1200pj
29
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography features
Nikon S1200pj Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (186 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S1200pj Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
70
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (186g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography details
Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography details
39
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.5")
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
42
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M590
Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
31
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
29
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (186g)
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Nikon S1200pj
 Kodak M590Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak M590 Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-23 2011-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3242 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 186 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $120 $499