Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Kodak M590

Following is a in depth review of the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Kodak M590, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and M590 (14MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 360 HS was announced 5 years after the M590 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 360 HS scores versus the M590 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Kodak M590. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Kodak M590 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 360 HS enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Kodak M590 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Kodak M590 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 360 HS versus the M590.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and M590 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 360 HS and M590.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 360 HS using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 360 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.