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Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M580

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M580 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and M580 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was announced 6 months later than the M580 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3000 IS scores versus the M580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Kodak M580

 A3000 IS M580 

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Canon A3000 IS

 M580 A3000 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Kodak M580

 A3000 IS M580 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS has external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A3000 IS vs the M580.

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and M580 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and M580.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Kodak M580 to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak M580
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography features
Kodak M580 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Kodak M580
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography advice
Kodak M580 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography information
Kodak M580 Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging info
Kodak M580 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Kodak M580
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISKodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Kodak EasyShare M580
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 ID NB-8L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $240 $169