Clicky

Kodak M590 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Kodak M590 vs Olympus VG-120 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Kodak M590 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak M590 vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively close but the M590 (1/3") and VG-120 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The M590 was manufactured 4 months prior to the VG-120 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M590 scores vs the VG-120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	
	

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Olympus VG-120

 M590 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Kodak M590

 VG-120 M590 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Olympus VG-120

 M590 VG-120 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak M590 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M590 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M590 vs Olympus VG-120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M590 vs the VG-120.

Kodak M590 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and VG-120 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M590 and VG-120.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The M590 uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging.

Kodak M590 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography information
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M590
Sports photography with Olympus VG-120
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography features
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography features
70
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
62
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography factors
39
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
36
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (160 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging information
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging information
31
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
28
really wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Kodak M590 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Olympus VG-120
 Kodak M590Olympus VG-120
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak M590 Olympus VG-120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-23 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4320 x 3242 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 - 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 160 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $120 $190