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Canon A2300 vs Kodak M580

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A2300 vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon A2300 vs Kodak M580 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon A2300 vs Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the M580 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was unveiled 2 years after the M580 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the A2300 grades against the M580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Kodak M580

 A2300 M580 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Canon A2300

 M580 A2300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Kodak M580

 A2300 M580 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Kodak M580 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A2300 and the M580.

Canon A2300 vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and M580 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and M580.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A2300 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern A2300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Kodak M580
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Kodak M580
31
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography features
Kodak M580 Landscape photography features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging advice
Kodak M580 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A2300 vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Kodak M580
 Canon PowerShot A2300Kodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Kodak EasyShare M580
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $139 $169