Kodak M590 vs Sony TX30
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Kodak M590 vs Sony TX30 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
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Introduced July 2013
Kodak M590 vs Sony TX30 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Kodak M590 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the M590 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the M590 (1/3") and TX30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe M590 was announced 3 years earlier than the TX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M590 grades against the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak M590 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak M590 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M590 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Sony TX30
M590 | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Kodak M590
TX30 | M590 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | August 2010 | More recent by 35 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3.3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M590 and Sony TX30
M590 | TX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Kodak M590 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M590 has outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Kodak M590 and Sony TX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the M590 compared to the TX30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and TX30 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Kodak M590 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M590 and TX30.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M590 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony TX30 will give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older M590 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Kodak M590 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Kodak M590 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak M590 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-08-23 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3242 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 141 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Time lapse shooting | ||
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $120 | $230 |