Kodak M590 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here, we are evaluating the Kodak M590 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Sigma. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the M590 (1/3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The M590 was introduced 17 months before the DP1 Merrill making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak M590 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M590 matches up against the DP1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak M590 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M590 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M590 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M590 and Sigma DP1 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M590 and the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and DP1 Merrill is 99 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M590 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M590 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide you with extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged M590 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.