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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3100 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
  • Announced August 2010
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is fairly close but the M590 (1/3") and S3100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The M590 was unveiled 5 months prior to the S3100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M590 grades against the S3100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Nikon S3100

 M590 S3100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Kodak M590

 S3100 M590 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Nikon S3100

 M590 S3100 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M590 offers physical 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) while the Nikon S3100 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M590 versus the S3100.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and S3100 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M590 and S3100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The M590 provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography factors
Nikon S3100 Travel photography factors
70
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography details
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography details
39
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3100 Vlogging factors
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
28
quite wide (26mm)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Nikon S3100
 Kodak M590Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak M590 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-23 2011-02-09
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3242 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 - 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $120 $139