Kodak M590 vs Samsung SL720
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Kodak M590 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak M590 & Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M590 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Samsung SL720
M590 | SL720 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | July 2009 | Fresher by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Kodak M590
SL720 | M590 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak M590 and Samsung SL720
M590 | SL720 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Kodak M590 vs Samsung SL720 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M590 and SL720 is 99 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Kodak M590 | Samsung SL720 | |
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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 |