Kodak M590 vs Sony A500

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak M590 versus Sony A500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the A500 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the M590 (1/3") and A500 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The M590 was manufactured 13 months later than the A500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak M590 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M590 grades versus the A500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak M590 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M590 Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M590 offers external measurements 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) whilst the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M590 versus Sony A500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M590 vs the A500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and A500 is 99 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M590 and A500.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M590 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Kodak M590 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M590 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.