Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL320
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
- Announced February 2009
- Other Name is WB1000

Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL320 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is very similar but the M590 (1/3") and TL320 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The M590 was announced 19 months after the TL320 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M590 scores versus the TL320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL320 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak M590 & Samsung TL320. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M590 Gallery & Samsung TL320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Samsung TL320
M590 | TL320 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Kodak M590
TL320 | M590 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M590 and Samsung TL320
M590 | TL320 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M590 offers 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) while the Samsung TL320 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M590 vs the TL320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and TL320 is 99 and 98 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M590 and TL320.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M590 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Kodak M590 will deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher M590 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
Kodak M590 | Samsung TL320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak M590 | Samsung TL320 |
Also called as | - | WB1000 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-08-23 | 2009-02-23 |
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3242 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $120 | $380 |