Canon A480 vs Kodak M590

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon A480 and Kodak M590, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and M590 (14MP) and the A480 (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") use totally different sensor size.

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The A480 was revealed 19 months prior to the M590 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A480 scores against the M590 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A480 and Kodak M590. The full galleries are available at Canon A480 Gallery and Kodak M590 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A480 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Kodak M590 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A480 and Kodak M590 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A480 compared to the M590.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A480 and M590 is 94 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and M590.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A480 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Kodak M590 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older A480 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.