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Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M590

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M590 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2015
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
  • Released August 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M590 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Canon IXUS 165 versus Kodak M590, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and M590 (14MP) and the IXUS 165 (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The IXUS 165 was manufactured 4 years after the M590 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the IXUS 165 matches up vs the M590 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Kodak M590

 IXUS 165 M590 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2010Newer by 54 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Canon IXUS 165

 M590 IXUS 165 

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Kodak M590

 IXUS 165 M590 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Kodak M590 has specifications 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the M590.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and M590 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and M590.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The IXUS 165 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon IXUS 165 will provide extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher IXUS 165 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography details
Kodak M590 Portrait photography details
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography advice
Kodak M590 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography factors
Kodak M590 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
tiny sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography features
Kodak M590 Travel photography features
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M590 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
38
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
tiny sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon IXUS 165
Vlogging with Kodak M590
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
31
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Kodak M590
 Canon IXUS 165Kodak M590
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Kodak M590
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-08-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3242
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 128 gr (0.28 lb) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 220 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $120