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Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M580

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
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 SX210 IS vs Kodak M580 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX210 IS and Kodak M580, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the M580 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 11 months after the M580 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX210 IS grades against the M580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Kodak M580

 SX210 IS M580 
AnnouncedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 11 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Canon SX210 IS

 M580 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Kodak M580

 SX210 IS M580 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Kodak M580 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS against the M580.

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and M580 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and M580.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX210 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography features
Kodak M580 Portrait photography features
38
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography factors
Kodak M580 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
Kodak M580 Sports photography information
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Kodak M580
68
lighter than average (220g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak M580
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
46
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging info
Kodak M580 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Kodak M580
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISKodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Kodak EasyShare M580
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
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 Overall 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-5L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $226 $169