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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M580

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 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
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M580 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the M580 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 2 months before the M580 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX200 IS scores against the M580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Kodak M580

 SX200 IS M580 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Canon SX200 IS

 M580 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Kodak M580

 SX200 IS M580 
AnnouncedMay 2009July 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Kodak M580 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M580 in the latest 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 the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS versus the M580.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and M580 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and M580.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Kodak M580 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak M580
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography highlights
Kodak M580 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Kodak M580 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Kodak M580 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than others (247 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak M580
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
46
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Kodak M580
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Kodak M580
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISKodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Kodak EasyShare M580
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-07-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 NB-5L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $169