Kodak M590 vs Sony TX66

Lets examine more in depth at the Kodak M590 and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M590 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the M590 (1/3") and TX66 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The M590 was revealed 18 months earlier than the TX66 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M590 matches up against the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak M590 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are available at Kodak M590 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M590 enjoys outside 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 TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Kodak M590 and Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M590 compared to the TX66.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and TX66 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M590 and TX66.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M590 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony TX66 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M590 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.