Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak M580

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak M580, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and M580 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 5 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 diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX610 HS matches up against the M580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Kodak EasyShare M580. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Kodak M580 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Kodak M580 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the M580.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and M580 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and M580.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to give more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.