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Kodak M590 vs Sony W530

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak M590 vs Sony W530 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Kodak M590 vs Sony W530 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Kodak M590 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the M590 (1/3") and W530 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The M590 was released 4 months before the W530 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M590 grades versus the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Sony W530

 M590 W530 

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Kodak M590

 W530 M590 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Sony W530

 M590 W530 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak M590 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M590 offers external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the M590 against the W530.

Kodak M590 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and W530 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M590 and W530.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The M590 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher.

Kodak M590 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography details
Sony W530 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M590
Travel photography with Sony W530
70
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M590
Landscape photography with Sony W530
39
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging details
Sony W530 Vlogging details
31
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Kodak M590 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Sony W530
 Kodak M590Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak M590 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-23 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 720 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 - 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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