Kodak M580 vs Nikon S100

Here is a detailed overview of the Kodak M580 and Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the S100 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M580 was released 3 years prior to the S100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M580 matches up against the S100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has proportions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M580 versus the S100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and S100 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and S100.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S100 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older M580 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.