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Kodak M590 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M590 vs Samsung SL720 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 SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Kodak M590 vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively similar but the M590 (1/3") and SL720 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The M590 was launched 14 months later than the SL720 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M590 matches up against the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Samsung SL720

 M590 SL720 
AnnouncedAugust 2010July 2009Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Kodak M590

 SL720 M590 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Samsung SL720

 M590 SL720 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Kodak M590 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M590 features external measurements 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) and the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M590 vs the SL720.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M590 and SL720 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M590 and SL720.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M590 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Kodak M590 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M590 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography features
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography information
Samsung SL720 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography information
Samsung SL720 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography details
Samsung SL720 Travel photography details
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
39
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging information
Samsung SL720 Vlogging information
31
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Samsung SL720
 Kodak M590Samsung SL720
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak M590 Samsung SL720
Alternate name - PL70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-23 2009-07-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3242 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $120 $119