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Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M580

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX270 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 SX260 HS vs Kodak M580 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Kodak M580, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the M580 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 2 years after the M580 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX260 HS scores vs the M580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Kodak M580

 SX260 HS M580 
AnnouncedJune 2012July 2009Newer by 35 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Canon SX260 HS

 M580 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Kodak M580

 SX260 HS M580 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Kodak M580 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX260 HS vs the M580.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and M580 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and M580.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Kodak M580 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX260 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography info
Kodak M580 Portrait photography info
37
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
Street photography with Kodak M580
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (231 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX260 HS
Sports photography with Kodak M580
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography advice
Kodak M580 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition (231g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (230 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography factors
Kodak M580 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
46
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging details
Kodak M580 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (231g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
31
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Kodak M580
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSKodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Kodak EasyShare M580
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-04 2009-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 230 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $349 $169