Kodak M580 vs Nikon P300
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F) lens
- 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2011
- Later Model is Nikon P310
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Kodak M580 vs Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the P300 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M580 was launched 22 months earlier than the P300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M580 scores versus the P300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Nikon P300
| M580 | P300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Kodak M580
| P300 | M580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2011 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 22 months |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Nikon P300
| M580 | P300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Kodak M580 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon P300 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M580 against the P300.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and P300 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Kodak M580 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and P300.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Kodak M580 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon P300 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M580 | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Nikon |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Nikon Coolpix P300 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2011-05-31 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 6.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 189 gr (0.42 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | KLIC-7006 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $169 | $500 |