Canon N vs Kodak M580

Its time to look more closely at the Canon N vs Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the M580 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was announced 3 years later than the M580 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the N scores against the M580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N & Kodak EasyShare M580. The whole galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Kodak M580 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon N comes with physical measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Kodak M580 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the N versus the M580.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and M580 is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the N and M580.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Kodak M580 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent N will have an edge in sensor technology.