Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL120
99 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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99 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak M590 & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M590 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Samsung PL120
| M590 | PL120 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Kodak M590
| PL120 | M590 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak M590 and Samsung PL120
| M590 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2010 | January 2011 | Same age | |
| Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and PL120 is 99 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Kodak M590 | Samsung 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 |