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Kodak M590 vs Sony TX5

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX5 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 TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Kodak M590 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Kodak M590 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the M590 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the M590 (1/3") and TX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The M590 was unveiled 7 months later than the TX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M590 grades versus the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Sony TX5

 M590 TX5 
RevealedAugust 2010February 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Kodak M590

 TX5 M590 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Sony TX5

 M590 TX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M590 features external 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) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M590 vs Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M590 against the TX5.

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and TX5 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M590 and TX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M590 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Kodak M590 will result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent M590 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography factors
Sony TX5 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography information
Sony TX5 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
70
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
weather proofing
offers touch focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (148g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX5 Landscape photography highlights
39
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging details
Sony TX5 Vlogging details
31
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than average (148g)
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Kodak M590 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Sony TX5
 Kodak M590Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak M590 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-23 2010-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3242 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 - 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 94 x 57 x 18mm (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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $120 $239