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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S80

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S80 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
  • Announced August 2010
Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S80 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Kodak M590 versus Nikon S80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the S80 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the M590 (1/3") and S80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M590 was manufactured around the same time to the S80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M590 matches up against the S80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Nikon S80

 M590 S80 

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Kodak M590

 S80 M590 
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution819k230kClearer screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Nikon S80

 M590 S80 
LaunchedAugust 2010September 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M590 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon S80 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M590 compared to the S80.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and S80 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M590 and S80.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The M590 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more difficult.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S80 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography information
Nikon S80 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography details
Nikon S80 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography info
Nikon S80 Travel photography info
70
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M590
Landscape photography with Nikon S80
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fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
36
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M590
Vlogging with Nikon S80
31
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
30
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Nikon S80
 Kodak M590Nikon Coolpix S80
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak M590 Nikon Coolpix S80
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-23 2010-09-08
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 surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3242 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 819k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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 data format H.264 H.264
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 - 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 life - 150 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL10
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $120 $191