Canon SD1300 IS vs Kodak M580

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SD1300 IS and Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the M580 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was launched 7 months later than the M580 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the M580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Kodak EasyShare M580. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Kodak M580 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS provides exterior measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Kodak M580 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS against the M580.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and M580 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and M580.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Kodak M580 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SD1300 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.