Clicky

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M590

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M590 Key Specs

Canon 170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 170
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
  • Launched August 2010
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M590 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M590, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and M590 (14MP) and the 170 IS (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") feature different sensor dimensions.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The 170 IS was released 4 years after the M590 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 170 IS scores against the M590 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

        

Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Kodak M590

 170 IS M590 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2010Newer by 54 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Canon 170 IS

 M590 170 IS 

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Kodak M590

 170 IS M590 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon 170 IS enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Kodak M590 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M590 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 170 IS and the M590.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and M590 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and M590.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 170 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 170 IS will give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger 170 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography factors
Kodak M590 Portrait photography factors
38
MP count good (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 170 IS
Street photography with Kodak M590
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography details
Kodak M590 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
sensor is very small (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography highlights
Kodak M590 Travel photography highlights
69
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
70
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M590 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
38
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 170 IS
Vlogging with Kodak M590
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
31
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Kodak M590
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISKodak M590
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Kodak M590
Also Known as IXUS 170 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-08-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) -
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 200 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $149 $120