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Kodak M590 vs Sony T99

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Kodak M590 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Kodak M590
(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
Sony T99
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Sony T99

 M590 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Kodak M590

 T99 M590 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Sony T99

 M590 T99 
AnnouncedAugust 2010July 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Kodak M590 vs Sony T99 size comparison

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

Kodak M590 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography information
Sony T99 Portrait photography information
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography highlights
Sony T99 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography details
Sony T99 Travel photography details
70
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M590
Landscape photography with Sony T99
38
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M590
Vlogging with Sony T99
31
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
31
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Kodak M590 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Sony T99
 Kodak M590Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
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