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Canon G3 X vs Kodak M580

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon G3 X vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Introduced June 2015
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
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon G3 X vs Kodak M580 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Canon G3 X versus Kodak M580, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and M580 (14MP) and the G3 X (1") and M580 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G3 X was announced 5 years later than the M580 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak M580 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G3 X grades against the M580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Kodak M580

 G3 X M580 
RevealedJune 2015July 2009More recent by 72 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Canon G3 X

 M580 G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Kodak M580

 G3 X M580 

Canon G3 X vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G3 X has outer dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") and a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Kodak M580 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G3 X vs the M580.

Canon G3 X vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and M580 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and M580.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G3 X with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G3 X will deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger G3 X will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G3 X vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography information
Kodak M580 Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G3 X
Street photography with Kodak M580
73
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Sports photography camera
59
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (5.9 fps)
bad battery power (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography advice
Kodak M580 Travel photography advice
65
weather sealing
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
bad battery power (300 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G3 X
Landscape photography with Kodak M580
63
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
46
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M580 as a Vlogging camera
69
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
31
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon G3 X vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Kodak M580
 Canon PowerShot G3 XKodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot G3 X Kodak EasyShare M580
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-06-18 2009-07-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off 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 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 733g (1.62 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $849 $169