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Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Kodak M590
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 58 x 15mm
  • Released August 2010
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak M590 versus Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the M590 (1/3") and PL210 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The M590 was revealed 4 months prior to the PL210 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M590 scores vs the PL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Samsung PL210

 M590 PL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Kodak M590

 PL210 M590 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Samsung PL210

 M590 PL210 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M590 has got external dimensions 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 PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Kodak M590 versus Samsung PL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M590 against the PL210.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and PL210 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M590 and PL210.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The M590 has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M590
Portrait photography with Samsung PL210
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography features
Samsung PL210 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M590
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
70
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography features
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography features
39
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging factors
Samsung PL210 Vlogging factors
31
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Samsung PL210
 Kodak M590Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak M590 Samsung PL210
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-23 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3242 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () ()
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 feature
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $120 $200