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Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL120 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
  • Launched August 2010
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Kodak M590 and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the M590 (1/3") and PL120 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The M590 was introduced 4 months prior to the PL120 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the M590 scores versus the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Samsung PL120

 M590 PL120 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Kodak M590

 PL120 M590 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Samsung PL120

 M590 PL120 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M590 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M590 and Samsung PL120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M590 against the PL120.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and PL120 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M590 and PL120.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The M590 offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field trickier.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography info
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography info
Samsung PL120 Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography info
Samsung PL120 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M590
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
70
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M590
Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
39
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
good maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M590
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
31
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
31
good maximum aperture (f)
has mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Samsung PL120
 Kodak M590Samsung PL120
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak M590 Samsung PL120
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-23 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4320 x 3242 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () ()
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots 1 -
Launch pricing $120 $150