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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S3300 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
  • Announced July 2009
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Kodak M580 versus Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M580 was brought out 3 years prior to the S3300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M580 scores against the S3300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Nikon S3300

 M580 S3300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Kodak M580

 S3300 M580 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Nikon S3300

 M580 S3300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the M580 vs the S3300.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and S3300 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and S3300.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S3300 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older M580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
27
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography features
Nikon S3300 Travel photography features
69
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
66
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
45
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
33
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Nikon S3300
 Kodak EasyShare M580Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-29 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 180 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $169 $99