Kodak M590 vs Sony WX220

On this page, we will be comparing the Kodak M590 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the M590 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the M590 (1/3") and WX220 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The M590 was launched 4 years prior to the WX220 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the M590 scores vs the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak M590 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M590 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M590 features outside 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) whilst the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M590 vs the WX220.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M590 and WX220 is 99 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M590 and WX220.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M590 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony WX220 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged M590 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.