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FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak M580

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
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

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak M580 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JX300 versus Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the M580 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was unveiled 18 months later than the M580 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the JX300 matches up vs the M580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Kodak M580

 JX300 M580 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the FujiFilm JX300

 M580 JX300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Kodak M580

 JX300 M580 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Kodak M580 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the JX300 vs the M580.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and M580 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and M580.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer JX300 provides an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Kodak M580 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (130 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
Kodak M580 Sports photography info
31
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Kodak M580
65
lighter than average (130 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Kodak M580 Landscape photography factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
46
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M580 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Kodak M580
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Kodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Kodak EasyShare M580
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 -
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life 180 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $110 $169