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Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M590

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M590 Key Specs

Canon SD990 IS
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-133mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 62 x 28mm
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 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
  • Introduced August 2010
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Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M590 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SD990 IS versus Kodak M590, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the M590 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and M590 (1/3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SD990 IS was released 23 months prior to the M590 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD990 IS grades vs the M590 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Kodak M590

 SD990 IS M590 

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Canon SD990 IS

 M590 SD990 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2010September 2008Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Kodak M590

 SD990 IS M590 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD990 IS features exterior measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Kodak M590 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD990 IS versus Kodak M590 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD990 IS compared to the M590.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and M590 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and M590.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD990 IS because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SD990 IS will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SD990 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography features
Kodak M590 Portrait photography features
37
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no RAW support
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak M590 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (205 grams)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography features
Kodak M590 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
small sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M590 as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors (205 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD990 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak M590
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no RAW support
38
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging factors
Kodak M590 Vlogging factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (205g)
31
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Kodak M590
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISKodak M590
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Kodak M590
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-09-17 2010-08-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4416 x 3312 4320 x 3242
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) -
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch - $120