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Canon A2500 vs Kodak M580

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon A2500 vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Introduced July 2009
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Canon A2500 vs Kodak M580 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A2500 versus Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the M580 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was unveiled 3 years after the M580 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A2500 scores against the M580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Kodak M580

 A2500 M580 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 43 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Canon A2500

 M580 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Kodak M580

 A2500 M580 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 has got external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Kodak M580 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2500 and the M580.

Canon A2500 vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and M580 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and M580.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A2500 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern A2500 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Kodak M580
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography information
Kodak M580 Street photography information
56
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography factors
Kodak M580 Sports photography factors
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Landscape photography camera
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
46
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M580 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Kodak M580
 Canon PowerShot A2500Kodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Kodak EasyShare M580
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2")
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 life 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $109 $169