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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M590

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M590 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 140 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 150
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
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M590 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Kodak M590, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the M590 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 140 IS (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 140 IS was launched 3 years later than the M590 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 140 IS scores against the M590 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Kodak M590

 ELPH 140 IS M590 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2010More recent by 43 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 M590 ELPH 140 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Kodak M590

 ELPH 140 IS M590 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 140 IS offers external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Kodak M590 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Kodak M590 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the M590.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and M590 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 140 IS and M590.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 140 IS because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon ELPH 140 IS will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 140 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography information
Kodak M590 Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography info
Kodak M590 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Sports photography with Kodak M590
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography advice
Kodak M590 Travel photography advice
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography advice
Kodak M590 Landscape photography advice
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
39
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging details
Kodak M590 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
31
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Kodak M590
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISKodak M590
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Kodak M590
Alternative name IXUS 150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-08-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3242
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Maximum 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 diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 lbs) -
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $129 $120