Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M590
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M590 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M590 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon Elph 115 IS & Kodak M590. The whole galleries are provided at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery & Kodak M590 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Kodak M590
Elph 115 IS | M590 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 30 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Canon Elph 115 IS
M590 | Elph 115 IS |
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Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Kodak M590
Elph 115 IS | M590 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Kodak M590 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M590 Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Kodak M590 | |
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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 |