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Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M580

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(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
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
  • Introduced July 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Kodak M580

 SD960 IS M580 

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Canon SD960 IS

 M580 SD960 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Kodak M580

 SD960 IS M580 
IntroducedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M580 size comparison

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

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography info
Kodak M580 Portrait photography info
26
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography information
Kodak M580 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography info
Kodak M580 Landscape photography info
36
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
46
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging factors
Kodak M580 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
31
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Kodak M580
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISKodak EasyShare M580
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