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Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Launched August 2010
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Kodak M590 and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very well matched but the M590 (1/3") and TL225 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The M590 was revealed 13 months later than the TL225 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M590 scores against the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Samsung TL225

 M590 TL225 
AnnouncedAugust 2010August 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Kodak M590

 TL225 M590 
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Samsung TL225

 M590 TL225 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M590 has got outer 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) while the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M590 against the TL225.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M590 and TL225 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M590 and TL225.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M590 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Kodak M590 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer M590 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M590
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
29
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography factors
Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL225 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
70
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
59
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (187 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M590
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
39
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
decently wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M590
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
31
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
29
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (187g)
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Samsung TL225
 Kodak M590Samsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak M590 Samsung TL225
Also called - ST550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-23 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3242 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 187 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $120 $488