Kodak M590 vs Samsung CL80

Here, we are reviewing the Kodak M590 versus Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly close but the M590 (1/3") and CL80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The M590 was revealed 8 months after the CL80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the M590 matches up against the CL80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak M590 and Samsung CL80. The full galleries are available at Kodak M590 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M590 provides outer measurements 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 Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M590 versus Samsung CL80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M590 compared to the CL80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and CL80 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M590 and CL80.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The M590 contains the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier. The fresher M590 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.