Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M580
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Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
(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
- Introduced July 2009

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M580 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the M580 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD960 IS was manufactured 5 months earlier than the M580 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD960 IS matches up against the M580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M580 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Kodak EasyShare M580. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Kodak M580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Kodak M580
SD960 IS | M580 |
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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Canon SD960 IS
M580 | SD960 IS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Kodak M580
SD960 IS | M580 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Kodak M580 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Kodak M580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS against the M580.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and M580 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and M580.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Kodak M580 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

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Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M580 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Kodak EasyShare M580 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Kodak EasyShare M580 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 110 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2009-07-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-4L | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | - | $169 |