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Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak M580

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
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Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak M580 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A3400 IS versus Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the M580 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was revealed 2 years later than the M580 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3400 IS scores vs the M580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Kodak M580

 A3400 IS M580 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Canon A3400 IS

 M580 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Kodak M580

 A3400 IS M580 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Kodak M580 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A3400 IS vs the M580.

Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and M580 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and M580.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent A3400 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography info
Kodak M580 Portrait photography info
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography factors
Kodak M580 Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Kodak M580
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography details
Kodak M580 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (126g)
provides focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
46
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging info
Kodak M580 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
31
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Kodak M580
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISKodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Kodak EasyShare M580
Category 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 images -
Style 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $230 $169