Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak M590

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Kodak M590, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the M590 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the ELPH 310 HS (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 310 HS was released 13 months after the M590 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 310 HS grades vs the M590 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Kodak M590. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Kodak M590 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Kodak M590 has specifications 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).

Check the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Kodak M590 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the M590.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and M590 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and M590.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 310 HS because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Kodak M590 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger ELPH 310 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.