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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M580

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M580 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon A1100 IS versus Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the M580 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 5 months prior to the M580 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A1100 IS scores versus the M580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Kodak M580

 A1100 IS M580 

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Canon A1100 IS

 M580 A1100 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Kodak M580

 A1100 IS M580 
RevealedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Kodak M580 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Canon A1100 IS versus Kodak M580 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the M580.

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and M580 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and M580.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Kodak M580 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography features
Kodak M580 Portrait photography features
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography features
Kodak M580 Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M580 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Kodak M580
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISKodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Kodak EasyShare M580
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
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
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $160 $169