Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak M580

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SX160 IS and Kodak M580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the M580 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was launched 3 years later than the M580 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the M580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Kodak EasyShare M580. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Kodak M580 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS has outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Kodak M580 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX160 IS and Kodak M580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the M580.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and M580 is 86 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and M580.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.