Kodak M580 vs Nikon S31

Following is a in depth review of the Kodak M580 versus Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and S31 (10MP) and the M580 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M580 was revealed 4 years before the S31 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M580 grades against the S31 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M580 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 has external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M580 versus Nikon S31 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M580 compared to the S31.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and S31 is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and S31.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M580 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Kodak M580 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M580 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.