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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Kodak M590
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 58 x 15mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the M590 (1/3") and ST93 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The M590 was launched 8 months earlier than the ST93 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the M590 matches up versus the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Samsung ST93

 M590 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Kodak M590

 ST93 M590 
AnnouncedApril 2011August 2010Newer by 8 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Samsung ST93

 M590 ST93 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M590 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the M590 vs the ST93.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M590 and ST93 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M590 and ST93.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M590 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST93 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M590 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography factors
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M590
Street photography with Samsung ST93
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
70
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M590
Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
39
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST93 Vlogging highlights
31
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Samsung ST93
 Kodak M590Samsung ST93
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak M590 Samsung ST93
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-23 2011-04-20
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3242 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () ()
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 110g (0.24 lb)
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 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
Time lapse feature
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $120 -