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Kodak M580 vs Nikon L22

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L22 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon L22 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Kodak M580 versus Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the L22 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M580 was brought out 6 months before the L22 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M580 matches up vs the L22 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Nikon L22

 M580 L22 

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Kodak M580

 L22 M580 

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Nikon L22

 M580 L22 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Kodak M580 versus Nikon L22 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M580 versus the L22.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and L22 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and L22.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Kodak M580 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Nikon L22
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography info
Nikon L22 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M580
Sports photography with Nikon L22
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
69
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography information
Nikon L22 Landscape photography information
46
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging features
Nikon L22 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Nikon L22
 Kodak EasyShare M580Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Nikon Coolpix L22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-29 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $169 $130