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Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak M580

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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
  • Released July 2009
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Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak M580 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the M580 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3100 IS was launched 6 months later than the M580 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A3100 IS grades against the M580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Kodak M580

 A3100 IS M580 

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Canon A3100 IS

 M580 A3100 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Kodak M580

 A3100 IS M580 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Kodak M580 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A3100 IS and the M580.

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and M580 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and M580.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Kodak M580 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3100 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak M580
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Kodak M580
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography details
Kodak M580 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography information
Kodak M580 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak M580
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
46
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging features
Kodak M580 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Kodak M580
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISKodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Kodak EasyShare M580
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-07-29
Body design 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
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, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $159 $169