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Canon SX30 IS vs Kodak M590

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Kodak M590 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SX30 IS vs Kodak M590 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX40 HS
Kodak M590
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX30 IS vs Kodak M590 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX30 IS versus Kodak M590, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the M590 (14MP) is very close but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX30 IS was announced about the same time to the M590 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak M590 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX30 IS grades vs the M590 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Kodak M590

 SX30 IS M590 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Canon SX30 IS

 M590 SX30 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Kodak M590

 SX30 IS M590 
IntroducedSeptember 2010August 2010Same age
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Kodak M590 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS features external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Kodak M590 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Kodak M590 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX30 IS and the M590.

Canon SX30 IS vs Kodak M590 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and M590 is 64 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Kodak M590 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Kodak M590 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and M590.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The SX30 IS comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult.

Canon SX30 IS vs Kodak M590 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Kodak M590 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Kodak M590 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M590 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography factors
Kodak M590 Street photography factors
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Kodak M590
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Kodak M590
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (601g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography features
Kodak M590 Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
39
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.5")
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M590 as a Vlogging camera
50
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Kodak M590 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Kodak M590
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISKodak M590
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Kodak M590
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-14 2010-08-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3242
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 601 grams (1.32 lbs) -
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $120