Kodak M590 vs Sony T99
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Kodak M590 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Announced July 2010

Kodak M590 vs Sony T99 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Kodak M590 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty similar but the M590 (1/3") and T99 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

The M590 was unveiled 2 months later than the T99 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M590 grades against the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak M590 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak M590 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M590 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Sony T99
M590 | T99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Kodak M590
T99 | M590 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M590 and Sony T99
M590 | T99 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Kodak M590 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M590 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Kodak M590 and Sony T99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M590 versus the T99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M590 and T99 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M590 and T99.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The M590 has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF tougher.

Kodak M590 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M590 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Kodak M590 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak M590 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-08-23 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3242 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $120 | $179 |