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Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M590

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M590 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 145
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
  • Released August 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M590 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M590, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the M590 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the ELPH 135 (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 135 was revealed 3 years after the M590 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 135 grades against the M590 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Kodak M590

 ELPH 135 M590 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2010Newer by 43 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Canon ELPH 135

 M590 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Kodak M590

 ELPH 135 M590 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 135 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Kodak M590 has measurements 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 135 and the M590.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and M590 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and M590.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 135 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon ELPH 135 will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 135 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 135
Portrait photography with Kodak M590
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography features
Kodak M590 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography advice
Kodak M590 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Kodak M590
66
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography factors
Kodak M590 Landscape photography factors
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.5")
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M590 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Kodak M590
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Kodak M590
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Kodak M590
Also called as IXUS 145 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2010-08-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3242
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 pounds) -
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $119 $120