Kodak M590 vs Nikon S2900
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2015
Kodak M590 vs Nikon S2900 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Kodak M590 versus Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the M590 (14MP) and S2900 (20MP) and the M590 (1/3") and S2900 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe M590 was brought out 5 years earlier than the S2900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M590 grades against the S2900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak M590 vs Nikon S2900 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak M590 and Nikon Coolpix S2900. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M590 Gallery and Nikon S2900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Nikon S2900
M590 | S2900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Kodak M590
S2900 | M590 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | August 2010 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak M590 and Nikon S2900
M590 | S2900 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Kodak M590 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M590 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon S2900 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Kodak M590 versus Nikon S2900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M590 vs the S2900.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and S2900 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Kodak M590 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M590 and S2900.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M590 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S2900 will offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older M590 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications
Kodak M590 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak M590 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-08-23 | 2015-01-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3242 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | - | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 250 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $120 | $117 |