Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST80
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced August 2010
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty similar but the M590 (1/3") and ST80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M590 was revealed 8 months later than the ST80 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the M590 grades against the ST80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Samsung ST80
| M590 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2010 | January 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Kodak M590
| ST80 | M590 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M590 and Samsung ST80
| M590 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. 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 ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M590 vs the ST80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and ST80 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M590 and ST80.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The M590 provides the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The fresher M590 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
| Kodak M590 | Samsung ST80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model type | Kodak M590 | Samsung ST80 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-08-23 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3242 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 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 | - | 118 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $120 | $249 |