Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST100

Here is a complete assessment of the Kodak M590 and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the M590 (1/3") and ST100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The M590 was unveiled 8 months later than the ST100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M590 grades versus the ST100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak M590 and Samsung ST100. The full galleries are available at Kodak M590 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M590 enjoys exterior measurements 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 ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Kodak M590 and Samsung ST100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the M590 against the ST100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M590 and ST100 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M590 and ST100.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The M590 has the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more modern M590 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.