Kodak M590 vs Nikon S220
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S220 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
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2000
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2009

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S220 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak M590 versus Nikon S220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the M590 (14MP) and S220 (10MP) and the M590 (1/3") and S220 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The M590 was manufactured 19 months later than the S220 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M590 scores vs the S220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S220 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak M590 and Nikon Coolpix S220. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M590 Gallery and Nikon S220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Nikon S220
M590 | S220 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Kodak M590
S220 | M590 |
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Common features in the Kodak M590 and Nikon S220
M590 | S220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M590 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M590 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Nikon S220 has proportions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).
See the Kodak M590 versus Nikon S220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M590 vs the S220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and S220 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M590 and S220.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M590 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Kodak M590 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger M590 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S220 Specifications
Kodak M590 | Nikon Coolpix S220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Nikon |
Model | Kodak M590 | Nikon Coolpix S220 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-08-23 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3242 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 2000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 100 grams (0.22 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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-EL10 |
Self timer | - | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $120 | $56 |