Kodak M590 vs Sony TX7
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36 Features
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95 Imaging
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Kodak M590 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 97 x 58 x 15mm
- Released August 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
Kodak M590 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Kodak M590 versus Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the M590 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the M590 (1/3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe M590 was announced 8 months later than the TX7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M590 matches up against the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak M590 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak M590 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M590 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Sony TX7
M590 | TX7 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | January 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Kodak M590
TX7 | M590 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M590 and Sony TX7
M590 | TX7 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Kodak M590 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M590 has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M590 versus Sony TX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M590 vs the TX7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M590 and TX7 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M590 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M590 and TX7.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M590 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Kodak M590 will render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M590 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Kodak M590 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Kodak M590 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak M590 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-08-23 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3242 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | - | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $120 | $300 |