Kodak M590 vs Nikon S8100
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S8100 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
- 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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Kodak M590 vs Nikon S8100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak M590 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M590 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Nikon S8100
M590 | S8100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Kodak M590
S8100 | M590 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M590 and Nikon S8100
M590 | S8100 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | September 2010 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Kodak M590 and Nikon S8100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M590 versus the S8100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and S8100 is 99 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Kodak M590 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
Kodak M590 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
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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 |