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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S5100 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
  • Launched August 2010
Nikon S5100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Nikon S5100

 M590 S5100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Kodak M590

 S5100 M590 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Nikon S5100

 M590 S5100 
LaunchedAugust 2010August 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M590 and S5100 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography info
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography info
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
small sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M590
Travel photography with Nikon S5100
70
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
39
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging factors
Nikon S5100 Vlogging factors
31
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Nikon S5100
 Kodak M590Nikon Coolpix S5100
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