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Kodak M590 vs Sony W330

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak M590 vs Sony W330 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
  • Released August 2010
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Kodak M590 vs Sony W330 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak M590 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the M590 (1/3") and W330 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The M590 was manufactured 8 months after the W330 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the M590 grades against the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Sony W330

 M590 W330 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Kodak M590

 W330 M590 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Sony W330

 M590 W330 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak M590 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M590 offers outer 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) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M590 vs the W330.

Kodak M590 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M590 and W330 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M590 and W330.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The M590 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more modern M590 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M590 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
29
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography features
Sony W330 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M590
Sports photography with Sony W330
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
tiny sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
70
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
tiny sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging highlights
Sony W330 Vlogging highlights
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Kodak M590 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Sony W330
 Kodak M590Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak M590 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-23 2010-01-07
Body design 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3242 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $120 $170