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Kodak M590 vs Sony WX1

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Kodak M590 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Kodak M590
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 58 x 15mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Kodak M590 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak M590 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M590 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the M590 (1/3") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The M590 was released 13 months later than the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M590 grades versus the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Sony WX1

 M590 WX1 
ReleasedAugust 2010August 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Kodak M590

 WX1 M590 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Sony WX1

 M590 WX1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Kodak M590 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M590 features physical 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 WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M590 and the WX1.

Kodak M590 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and WX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M590 and WX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M590 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Kodak M590 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher M590 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M590 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M590
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
29
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography factors
Sony WX1 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography features
Sony WX1 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M590
Travel photography with Sony WX1
70
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
56
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography details
Sony WX1 Landscape photography details
39
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.5")
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging features
Sony WX1 Vlogging features
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Kodak M590 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Sony WX1
 Kodak M590Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak M590 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-23 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3242 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 149 grams (0.33 lb)
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 Overall 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $120 $149