Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL210

On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak M590 and Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the M590 (1/3") and TL210 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The M590 was introduced 8 months after the TL210 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the M590 grades against the TL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak M590 & Samsung TL210. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M590 Gallery & Samsung TL210 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M590 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M590 compared to the TL210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M590 and TL210 is 99 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M590 and TL210.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M590 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Kodak M590 will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher M590 provides an edge in sensor tech.