Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak M580

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak M580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the M580 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 5 years later than the M580 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX400 IS grades vs the M580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Kodak EasyShare M580. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Kodak M580 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Kodak M580 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the M580.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and M580 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and M580.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.