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Kodak M590 vs Sony W380

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Kodak M590 vs Sony W380 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 W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Kodak M590 vs Sony W380 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Kodak M590 vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the M590 (1/3") and W380 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The M590 was unveiled 8 months after the W380 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the M590 matches up versus the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Sony W380

 M590 W380 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Kodak M590

 W380 M590 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Sony W380

 M590 W380 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak M590 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M590 has got 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) and the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the M590 compared to the W380.

Kodak M590 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and W380 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M590 and W380.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The M590 has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh harder. The fresher M590 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M590 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
29
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography highlights
Sony W380 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography information
Sony W380 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
70
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M590
Landscape photography with Sony W380
38
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.5")
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
31
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Kodak M590 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Sony W380
 Kodak M590Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak M590 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-23 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3242 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 - 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $120 $44