Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M590
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M590 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
- 147g - 100 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2014
- Other Name is IXUS 265 HS
(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
- Announced August 2010

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M590 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Kodak M590, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the M590 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") provide different sensor size.

The ELPH 340 HS was launched 3 years after the M590 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 340 HS scores versus the M590 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M590 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Kodak M590. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Kodak M590 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Kodak M590
ELPH 340 HS | M590 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS
M590 | ELPH 340 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Kodak M590
ELPH 340 HS | M590 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has got external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Kodak M590 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 340 HS compared to the M590.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 340 HS and M590 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and M590.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 340 HS because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon ELPH 340 HS will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 340 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M590 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Kodak M590 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS | Kodak M590 |
Alternate name | IXUS 265 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2010-08-23 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3242 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 | 190 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $199 | $120 |