Clicky

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak M580

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak M580 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 versus Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the M580 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The EX-Z280 was introduced 2 months after the M580 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the M580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Kodak M580

 EX-Z280 M580 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Casio EX-Z280

 M580 EX-Z280 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Kodak M580

 EX-Z280 M580 
IntroducedAugust 2009July 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Kodak M580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the M580.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and M580 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and M580.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Kodak M580 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography details
Kodak M580 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Kodak M580
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Kodak M580
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging info
Kodak M580 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Kodak M580
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Kodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Kodak EasyShare M580
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 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 aliasing 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 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 model NP-80 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $169