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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S4100 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 S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Kodak M590 and Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the M590 (1/3") and S4100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The M590 was announced 5 months before the S4100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M590 matches up against the S4100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Nikon S4100

 M590 S4100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Kodak M590

 S4100 M590 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Nikon S4100

 M590 S4100 
RevealedAugust 2010February 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M590 features outside measurements 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) whilst the Nikon S4100 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the M590 against the S4100.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M590 and S4100 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M590 and S4100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The M590 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography details
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography details
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography features
Nikon S4100 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography information
Nikon S4100 Travel photography information
70
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
67
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography details
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography details
39
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging info
Nikon S4100 Vlogging info
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Nikon S4100
 Kodak M590Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak M590 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-23 2011-02-09
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4320 x 3242 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 190 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $120 $140