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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST600 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 ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively close but the M590 (1/3") and ST600 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The M590 was released 8 months later than the ST600 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M590 scores against the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Samsung ST600

 M590 ST600 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Kodak M590

 ST600 M590 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Samsung ST600

 M590 ST600 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M590 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the M590 against the ST600.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M590 and ST600 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M590 and ST600.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The M590 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder. The fresher M590 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography advice
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography information
Samsung ST600 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST600 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
small sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography info
Samsung ST600 Travel photography info
70
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
65
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (150g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging information
Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
31
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
30
fairly wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Samsung ST600
 Kodak M590Samsung ST600
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak M590 Samsung ST600
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-23 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3242 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 150g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 - SLB07
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $120 $330