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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST6500 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 ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak M590 and Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the M590 (1/3") and ST6500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The M590 was released 4 months before the ST6500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M590 scores against the ST6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Samsung ST6500

 M590 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Kodak M590

 ST6500 M590 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Samsung ST6500

 M590 ST6500 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M590 enjoys outside 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) and the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M590 vs the ST6500.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and ST6500 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M590 and ST6500.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M590 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung ST6500 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M590
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M590
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography information
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography information
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M590
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
38
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.5")
sensor size is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging factors
31
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
32
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Samsung ST6500
 Kodak M590Samsung ST6500
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak M590 Samsung ST6500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-23 2011-01-19
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 area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3242 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
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") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Time lapse recording
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $120 -