Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M590

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD940 IS versus Kodak M590, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the M590 (14MP) is relatively close but the SD940 IS (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The SD940 IS was manufactured 12 months prior to the M590 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD940 IS scores vs the M590 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS & Kodak M590. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD940 IS Gallery & Kodak M590 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD940 IS has outer measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Kodak M590 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SD940 IS and the M590.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and M590 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and M590.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD940 IS because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Kodak M590 will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SD940 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.