Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Kodak M590

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Kodak M590, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and M590 (14MP) and the ELPH 350 HS (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 350 HS was introduced 4 years later than the M590 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 350 HS matches up against the M590 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and Kodak M590. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery and Kodak M590 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 350 HS provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Kodak M590 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS vs the M590.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and M590 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 350 HS and M590.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 350 HS with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon ELPH 350 HS will provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 350 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.