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Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M580

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Released August 2009
Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M580 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and M580 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and M580 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled at a similar time to the M580 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX120 IS grades against the M580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Kodak M580

 SX120 IS M580 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Canon SX120 IS

 M580 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Kodak M580

 SX120 IS M580 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Kodak M580 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS against the M580.

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and M580 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and M580.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Kodak M580 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M580 Portrait photography highlights
33
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX120 IS
Street photography with Kodak M580
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (285g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography info
Kodak M580 Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography highlights
Kodak M580 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (285g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak M580
36
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
46
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging information
Kodak M580 Vlogging information
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (285g)
31
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Kodak M580
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISKodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Kodak EasyShare M580
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2009-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 grams (0.63 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $169