Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak M580

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and M580 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was announced 5 months prior to the M580 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the M580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Kodak EasyShare M580. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Kodak M580 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS offers outside dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Kodak M580 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the M580.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and M580 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and M580.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak M580 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.