Canon ELPH 130 vs Kodak M590

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 130 and Kodak M590, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the M590 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 130 was released 2 years later than the M590 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 130 grades versus the M590 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 130 and Kodak M590. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Kodak M590 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Kodak M590 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 130 and Kodak M590 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 130 against the M590.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and M590 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and M590.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 130 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon ELPH 130 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 130 should have an advantage in sensor technology.