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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak M590 versus Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the M590 (1/3") and S3000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The M590 was manufactured 7 months later than the S3000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M590 grades against the S3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Nikon S3000

 M590 S3000 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2010Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Kodak M590

 S3000 M590 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Nikon S3000

 M590 S3000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M590 has 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 S3000 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M590 against the S3000.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and S3000 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M590 and S3000.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M590 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Kodak M590 will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger M590 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography highlights
Nikon S3000 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography information
Nikon S3000 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Travel photography camera
70
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography highlights
39
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging details
Nikon S3000 Vlogging details
31
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Nikon S3000
 Kodak M590Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak M590 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-23 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3242 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID - EN-EL10
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $120 $150