Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z950
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Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
- Launched June 2010
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Here is a complete assessment of the Kodak M580 and Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Kodak. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M580 was introduced 10 months prior to the Z950 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M580 grades vs the Z950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Kodak EasyShare Z950. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery and Kodak Z950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Kodak Z950
| M580 | Z950 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Kodak M580
| Z950 | M580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 | July 2009 | Fresher by 10 months | |
| Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Kodak Z950
| M580 | Z950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Kodak Z950 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak M580 and Kodak Z950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the M580 compared to the Z950.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and Z950 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and Z950.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Kodak M580 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older M580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M580 | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Kodak |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Kodak EasyShare Z950 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-07-29 | 2010-06-16 |
| 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-350mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 6cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 243 grams (0.54 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
| 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 ID | KLIC-7006 | KLIC-7003 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $169 | $250 |