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Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M580

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M580 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Released July 2009
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M580 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP30 and Kodak M580, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the M580 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 2 years after the M580 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the M580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Kodak M580

 Fujifilm XP30 M580 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Fujifilm XP30

 M580 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Kodak M580

 Fujifilm XP30 M580 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M580 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Kodak M580 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the M580.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M580 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and M580 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M580 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and M580.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography advice
Kodak M580 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Kodak M580
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
Kodak M580 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
Kodak M580 Travel photography info
65
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography factors
Kodak M580 Landscape photography factors
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
46
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Kodak M580
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Kodak M580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Kodak M580
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Kodak EasyShare M580
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Kodak EasyShare M580
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 life 200 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $240 $169