Kodak M590 vs Nikon S5100
99 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S5100 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
- Launched August 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched August 2010
Kodak M590 vs Nikon S5100 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Kodak M590 vs Nikon S5100, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the M590 (1/3") and S5100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The M590 was revealed very close to the S5100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak M590 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S5100 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M590 grades against the S5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak M590 vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak M590 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M590 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Nikon S5100
M590 | S5100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Kodak M590
S5100 | M590 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak M590 and Nikon S5100
M590 | S5100 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | August 2010 | Same age | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M590 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M590 offers external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak M590 vs Nikon S5100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M590 compared to the S5100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M590 and S5100 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M590 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M590 and S5100.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M590 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Kodak M590 will provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
Kodak M590 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak M590 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-08-23 | 2010-08-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3242 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | - | 132 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $120 | $200 |