Clicky

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M580

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Announced July 2009
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M580 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the M580 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The EX-ZR15 was introduced 2 years later than the M580 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the M580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Kodak M580

 EX-ZR15 M580 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 M580 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Kodak M580

 EX-ZR15 M580 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Kodak M580 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the M580.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and M580 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and M580.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Kodak M580 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Kodak M580 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Kodak M580 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (325 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Kodak M580
67
great battery life (325 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Kodak M580
49
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (325 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
46
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Kodak M580
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Kodak M580
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Kodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Kodak EasyShare M580
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2009-07-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 176g (0.39 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 325 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $169