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Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs

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
  • Announced July 2009
Kodak Z950
(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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Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Kodak Z950

 M580 Z950 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Kodak M580

 Z950 M580 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2009Fresher by 10 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Kodak Z950

 M580 Z950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and Z950 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography details
Kodak Z950 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography information
Kodak Z950 Travel photography information
69
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
great reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (243 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography features
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
46
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
37
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging info
Kodak Z950 Vlogging info
31
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (243g)
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Kodak M580 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Kodak Z950
 Kodak EasyShare M580Kodak 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