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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S31

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(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
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Released June 2013
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S31 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Nikon S31

 M580 S31 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Kodak M580

 S31 M580 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2009More modern by 47 months

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Nikon S31

 M580 S31 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

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

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

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.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography information
Nikon S31 Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography factors
Nikon S31 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M580
Sports photography with Nikon S31
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography details
Nikon S31 Travel photography details
70
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Landscape photography camera
46
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
30
great maximum aperture (f)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging details
Nikon S31 Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
24
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Nikon S31
 Kodak EasyShare M580Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Nikon Coolpix S31
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-29 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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 life - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $169 $90