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Kodak M590 vs Sony TX10

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Kodak M590
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 58 x 15mm
  • Released August 2010
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Kodak M590 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Kodak M590 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very similar but the M590 (1/3") and TX10 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The M590 was brought out 11 months before the TX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M590 scores vs the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Sony TX10

 M590 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Kodak M590

 TX10 M590 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2010More recent by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Sony TX10

 M590 TX10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M590 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M590 compared to the TX10.

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and TX10 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M590 and TX10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M590 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony TX10 will offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older M590 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M590
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography highlights
Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography advice
Sony TX10 Travel photography advice
70
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX10 Landscape photography advice
39
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging factors
Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
31
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Kodak M590 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Sony TX10
 Kodak M590Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak M590 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-23 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3242 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $120 $309