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Canon 160 vs Kodak M590

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon 160 vs Kodak M590 Key Specs

Canon 160
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 160
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
  • Revealed August 2010
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Canon 160 vs Kodak M590 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon 160 versus Kodak M590, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and M590 (14MP) and the 160 (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 160 was launched 4 years later than the M590 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 160 scores vs the M590 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Kodak M590

 160 M590 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2010Fresher by 54 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Canon 160

 M590 160 

Common features in the Canon 160 and Kodak M590

 160 M590 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 160 vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 160 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Kodak M590 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon 160 versus Kodak M590 in the all new 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 have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 160 vs the M590.

Canon 160 vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and M590 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and M590.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 160 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 160 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 160 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 160
Portrait photography with Kodak M590
39
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 160
Street photography with Kodak M590
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography details
Kodak M590 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M590 as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography factors
Kodak M590 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging info
Kodak M590 Vlogging info
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon 160 vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Kodak M590
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Kodak M590
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Kodak M590
Also Known as IXUS 160 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2010-08-23
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3242
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 127 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $135 $120