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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 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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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

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.

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The 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 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2010Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Kodak M590

 ST80 M590 
Screen sizing3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and ST80 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography highlights
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
70
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
62
boasts focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
38
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
39
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST80 Vlogging factors
31
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Samsung ST80
 Kodak M590Samsung 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