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Kodak M580 vs Nikon L810

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L810 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
  • Released July 2009
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon L820
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak M580 vs Nikon L810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the L810 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M580 was released 3 years prior to the L810 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the M580 scores vs the L810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Nikon L810

 M580 L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Kodak M580

 L810 M580 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Nikon L810

 M580 L810 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 features physical 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 L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M580 versus the L810.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and L810 is 90 and 74 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and L810.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L810 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older M580 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Nikon L810
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography advice
Nikon L810 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography info
Nikon L810 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M580
Travel photography with Nikon L810
69
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
46
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging info
Nikon L810 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
27
pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Nikon L810
 Kodak EasyShare M580Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-29 2012-02-01
Body design 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 430g (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 pictures
Battery format - AA
Battery model KLIC-7006 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $169 $280