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Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M590

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M590 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
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
  • Launched August 2010
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Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M590 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SD780 IS versus Kodak M590, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the M590 (14MP) is pretty similar but the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The SD780 IS was unveiled 18 months prior to the M590 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD780 IS scores against the M590 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Kodak M590

 SD780 IS M590 

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Canon SD780 IS

 M590 SD780 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2009More recent by 18 months

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Kodak M590

 SD780 IS M590 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Kodak M590 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD780 IS and the M590.

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and M590 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and M590.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD780 IS using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Kodak M590 will offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography factors
Kodak M590 Portrait photography factors
26
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD780 IS
Street photography with Kodak M590
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M590 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very small sensor (1/3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M590 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD780 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak M590
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
39
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M590 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (155g)
31
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Kodak M590
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISKodak M590
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Kodak M590
Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-18 2010-08-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3242
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 155g (0.34 lb) -
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $120