Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST6500
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99 Imaging
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak M590 & Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M590 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Samsung ST6500
M590 | ST6500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Kodak M590
ST6500 | M590 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M590 and Samsung ST6500
M590 | ST6500 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Kodak M590 and Samsung ST6500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Kodak M590 | Samsung ST6500 | |
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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 | - |