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Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M580

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX710 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
  • Released July 2009
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Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M580 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX700 HS and Kodak M580, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the M580 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed 4 years after the M580 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the M580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Kodak M580

 SX700 HS M580 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2009More modern by 56 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Canon SX700 HS

 M580 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Kodak M580

 SX700 HS M580 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS provides outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Kodak M580 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS and the M580.

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and M580 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and M580.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography details
Kodak M580 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography advice
Kodak M580 Sports photography advice
45
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography highlights
Kodak M580 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than average in class (269g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography information
Kodak M580 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
46
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging highlights
Kodak M580 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Kodak M580
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSKodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Kodak EasyShare M580
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2009-07-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 life 250 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $349 $169