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Kodak M590 vs Sony TX30

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Announced August 2010
Sony TX30
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Sony TX30

 M590 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Kodak M590

 TX30 M590 
IntroducedJuly 2013August 2010More recent by 35 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3.3"2.5"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Sony TX30

 M590 TX30 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and TX30 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography details
Sony TX30 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography factors
Sony TX30 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
70
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
69
environment sealing
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX30 Landscape photography factors
39
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M590
Vlogging with Sony TX30
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Kodak M590 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Sony TX30
 Kodak M590Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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