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Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M580

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 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
  • Released July 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M580 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm A170 versus Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and M580 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was introduced around the same time to the M580 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the M580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Kodak M580

 Fujifilm A170 M580 

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Fujifilm A170

 M580 Fujifilm A170 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Kodak M580

 Fujifilm A170 M580 
ReleasedJuly 2009July 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 has external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Kodak M580 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the M580.

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and M580 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and M580.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak M580 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
Kodak M580 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
Kodak M580 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography details
Kodak M580 Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography advice
Kodak M580 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M580 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
46
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M580 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Kodak M580
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Kodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Kodak EasyShare M580
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-07-29
Body design 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 140 gr (0.31 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 - KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $80 $169