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Kodak M590 vs Sony W350

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Kodak M590 vs Sony W350 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Kodak M590 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Kodak M590 and Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty similar but the M590 (1/3") and W350 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The M590 was revealed 8 months later than the W350 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M590 grades vs the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Sony W350

 M590 W350 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2010Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Kodak M590

 W350 M590 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Sony W350

 M590 W350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak M590 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M590 enjoys physical measurements 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 W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M590 and Sony W350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M590 against the W350.

Kodak M590 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M590 and W350 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M590 and W350.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The M590 provides the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF harder. The younger M590 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M590 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M590
Portrait photography with Sony W350
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M590
Street photography with Sony W350
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography information
Sony W350 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
70
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography factors
Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M590
Vlogging with Sony W350
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Kodak M590 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Sony W350
 Kodak M590Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak M590 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-23 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 recording
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $120 $200