Kodak M590 vs Sony T90

Lets look closer at the Kodak M590 versus Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the M590 (1/3") and T90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The M590 was released 19 months after the T90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the M590 matches up against the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak M590 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M590 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M590 features physical 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) and the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M590 compared to the T90.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M590 and T90 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M590 and T90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M590 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Kodak M590 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher M590 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.