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Kodak M590 vs Sony TX20

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX20 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 TX20
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Kodak M590 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Kodak M590 and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very close but the M590 (1/3") and TX20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M590 was unveiled 18 months prior to the TX20 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M590 matches up versus the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Sony TX20

 M590 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Kodak M590

 TX20 M590 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2010More recent by 18 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Sony TX20

 M590 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M590 has physical dimensions 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) and the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M590 compared to the TX20.

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M590 and TX20 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M590 and TX20.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M590 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony TX20 will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older M590 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
29
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography advice
Sony TX20 Travel photography advice
70
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
72
good battery power (250 per charge)
environment proof
features touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
39
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.5")
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery power (250 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging advice
Sony TX20 Vlogging advice
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Kodak M590 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Sony TX20
 Kodak M590Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak M590 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-23 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3242 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
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
Launch price $120 $330