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Canon A490 vs Kodak M580

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon A490 vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Canon A490
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released 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 A490 vs Kodak M580 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon A490 versus Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and M580 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A490 was announced 6 months after the M580 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the A490 scores against the M580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Kodak M580

 A490 M580 

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Canon A490

 M580 A490 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A490 and Kodak M580

 A490 M580 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A490 vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A490 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A490 versus the M580.

Canon A490 vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and M580 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and M580.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak M580 to resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A490 vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography info
Kodak M580 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography details
Kodak M580 Street photography details
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 Sports photography factors
Kodak M580 Sports photography factors
16
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 Travel photography details
Kodak M580 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography information
Kodak M580 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
46
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging information
Kodak M580 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon A490 vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Kodak M580
 Canon PowerShot A490Kodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A490 Kodak EasyShare M580
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $99 $169