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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S8100 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 S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Kodak M590 and Nikon S8100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is relatively close but the M590 (1/3") and S8100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The M590 was manufactured within a month of the S8100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak M590 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S8100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M590 matches up versus the S8100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Nikon S8100

 M590 S8100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Kodak M590

 S8100 M590 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Nikon S8100

 M590 S8100 
RevealedAugust 2010September 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M590 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8100 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and S8100 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M590 and S8100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M590 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Kodak M590 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M590
Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
29
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/3")
no RAW files
26
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
sensor size is small (1/3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Travel photography camera
70
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
55
flash built-in
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M590
Landscape photography with Nikon S8100
39
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor size is small (1/3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8100 as a Vlogging camera
31
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Nikon S8100
 Kodak M590Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak M590 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-23 2010-09-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3242 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 30-300mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Weight - 180g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 220 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $120 $299