Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M341

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SD990 IS and Kodak M341, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and M341 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and M341 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The SD990 IS was announced 10 months prior to the M341 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD990 IS scores vs the M341 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Kodak EasyShare M341. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Kodak M341 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS offers external dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Kodak M341 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD990 IS and Kodak M341 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD990 IS versus the M341.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and M341 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and M341.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will give you greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.