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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M580

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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
  • Revealed July 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M580 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M580, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the M580 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 2 years later than the M580 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the M580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Kodak M580

 EX-ZR300 M580 
RevealedMay 2012July 2009Fresher by 35 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 M580 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak M580

 EX-ZR300 M580 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Kodak M580 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M580 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the M580.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and M580 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and M580.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Kodak M580
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Kodak M580 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Kodak M580 Sports photography highlights
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
Kodak M580 Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors (205g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Kodak M580 Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
46
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Kodak M580 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak M580
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Kodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Kodak EasyShare M580
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-22 2009-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 500 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $169