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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M590

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M590 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 132 HS
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
  • Announced August 2010
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M590 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Kodak M590, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the M590 (14MP) is very similar but the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Elph 115 IS was introduced 2 years later than the M590 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Elph 115 IS matches up against the M590 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Kodak M590

 Elph 115 IS M590 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 M590 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Kodak M590

 Elph 115 IS M590 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS has external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Kodak M590 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the M590.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and M590 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and M590.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Elph 115 IS with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon Elph 115 IS will deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Elph 115 IS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak M590
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography information
Kodak M590 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Kodak M590
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (170 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography factors
Kodak M590 Travel photography factors
63
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (170 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography info
Kodak M590 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (170 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
38
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon Elph 115 IS
Vlogging with Kodak M590
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
31
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Kodak M590
 Canon Elph 115 ISKodak M590
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Kodak M590
Also called IXUS 132 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-29 2010-08-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
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 area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3242
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) -
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Battery life 170 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $225 $120