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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M590

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M590 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 220 HS
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
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M590 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Kodak M590, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the M590 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") have different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 300 HS was announced 6 months later than the M590 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the M590 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Kodak M590

 ELPH 300 HS M590 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 M590 ELPH 300 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Kodak M590

 ELPH 300 HS M590 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Kodak M590 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Kodak M590 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the M590.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and M590 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and M590.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 300 HS having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak M590 will give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography factors
Kodak M590 Portrait photography factors
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offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography factors
Kodak M590 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Sports photography with Kodak M590
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has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Travel photography with Kodak M590
58
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Landscape photography with Kodak M590
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Vlogging with Kodak M590
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
31
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Kodak M590
 Canon ELPH 300 HSKodak M590
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Kodak M590
Otherwise known as IXUS 220 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-07 2010-08-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3242
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 life 220 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $120