Kodak M550 vs Kodak M580

On this page, we are contrasting the Kodak M550 versus Kodak M580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Kodak. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the M580 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was launched 6 months after the M580 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M550 matches up against the M580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Kodak EasyShare M580. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery and Kodak M580 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Kodak M580 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M550 versus the M580.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and M580 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and M580.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak M580 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.