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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M590

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M590 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 340 HS
(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
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
  • Announced August 2010
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Kodak M590

 ELPH 340 HS M590 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2010Newer by 42 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 M590 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Kodak M590

 ELPH 340 HS M590 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M590 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Portrait photography with Kodak M590
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak M590 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography information
Kodak M590 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography info
Kodak M590 Travel photography info
63
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (190 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography information
Kodak M590 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
38
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging features
Kodak M590 Vlogging features
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1280 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (147g)
31
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Kodak M590
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSKodak M590
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
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