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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST90 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 ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Kodak M590 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the M590 (1/3") and ST90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M590 was introduced 4 months before the ST90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M590 matches up against the ST90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Samsung ST90

 M590 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Kodak M590

 ST90 M590 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Samsung ST90

 M590 ST90 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M590 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M590 and the ST90.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M590 and ST90 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M590 and ST90.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The M590 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M590
Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST90 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST90 Travel photography factors
70
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
71
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography info
39
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
31
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Samsung ST90
 Kodak M590Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak M590 Samsung ST90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-23 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4320 x 3242 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () ()
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
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") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $120 $150