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Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL320 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 TL320
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Samsung TL320

 M590 TL320 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2009More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Kodak M590

 TL320 M590 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Samsung TL320

 M590 TL320 
Display typeFixed 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.

Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

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

Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography information
29
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
33
manual focus
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography information
Samsung TL320 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL320 Travel photography advice
70
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
38
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
31
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Kodak M590 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Samsung TL320
 Kodak M590Samsung TL320
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