Kodak M590 vs Samsung CL5

Here is a extensive overview of the Kodak M590 versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the M590 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the M590 (1/3") and CL5 (1/2.5") provide different sensor measurements.

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The M590 was announced 19 months later than the CL5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the M590 matches up against the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak M590 and Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M590 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M590 comes with exterior measurements 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 Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M590 versus Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M590 compared to the CL5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and CL5 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M590 and CL5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M590 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Kodak M590 will offer greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern M590 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.