Kodak M590 vs Sony W320
99 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30
Kodak M590 vs Sony W320 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
- Revealed August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Kodak M590 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty close but the M590 (1/3") and W320 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe M590 was released 8 months after the W320 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M590 matches up vs the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak M590 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M590 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Sony W320
| M590 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2010 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Kodak M590
| W320 | M590 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak M590 and Sony W320
| M590 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M590 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M590 offers outer 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) while the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the M590 against the W320.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the M590 and W320 is 99 and 97 respectively.
Kodak M590 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M590 and W320.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The M590 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more recent M590 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Kodak M590 vs Sony W320 Specifications
| Kodak M590 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak M590 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-08-23 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3242 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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 | () | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $120 | $269 |
