Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak M580

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX720 HS and Kodak M580, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and M580 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 6 years after the M580 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX720 HS grades against the M580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Kodak EasyShare M580. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Kodak M580 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS features exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the M580.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and M580 is 89 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and M580.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to resolve greater detail using its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.