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Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak M580

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Introduced July 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak M580 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the M580 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S12 was brought out 6 months prior to the M580 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-S12 grades versus the M580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Kodak M580

 EX-S12 M580 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Casio EX-S12

 M580 EX-S12 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Kodak M580

 EX-S12 M580 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has got external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 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).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak M580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 vs the M580.

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and M580 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and M580.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Kodak M580 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Kodak M580 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
Kodak M580 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Kodak M580 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Kodak M580 Landscape photography features
27
you can focus manually
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
46
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
Kodak M580 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Kodak M580
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Kodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Kodak EasyShare M580
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 -
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-60 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $119 $169