Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak M580

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX270 HS versus Kodak M580, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the M580 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the M580 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX270 HS grades against the M580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Kodak EasyShare M580. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Kodak M580 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS and the M580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and M580 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and M580.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Kodak M580 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX270 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.