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Canon G9 X II vs Kodak M580

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon G9 X II vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Superseded the Canon G9 X
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 G9 X II vs Kodak M580 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon G9 X II vs Kodak M580, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and M580 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and M580 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was revealed 7 years later than the M580 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the G9 X II matches up against the M580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Kodak M580

 G9 X II M580 
RevealedJanuary 2017July 2009Fresher by 91 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Canon G9 X II

 M580 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Kodak M580

 G9 X II M580 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II features outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 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 ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II and the M580.

Canon G9 X II vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and M580 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and M580.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X II will produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer G9 X II provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Portrait photography camera
64
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Street photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average in class (206g)
fixed screen
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Sports photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
terrible battery power (235 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Travel photography camera
78
lighter than average in class (206g)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
terrible battery power (235 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography details
Kodak M580 Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (235 per charge)
46
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging info
Kodak M580 Vlogging info
39
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon G9 X II vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Kodak M580
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIKodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Kodak EasyShare M580
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-01-04 2009-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $530 $169