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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Announced July 2009
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Kodak M580 and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was launched 3 years prior to the S4300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M580 scores vs the S4300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Nikon S4300

 M580 S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Kodak M580

 S4300 M580 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Nikon S4300

 M580 S4300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M580 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S4300 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M580 versus the S4300.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and S4300 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and S4300.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S4300 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged M580 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography info
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography info
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M580
Sports photography with Nikon S4300
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography factors
Nikon S4300 Travel photography factors
69
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M580
Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
46
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M580
Vlogging with Nikon S4300
31
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
33
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Nikon S4300
 Kodak EasyShare M580Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Category 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 aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 139g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 180 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $169 $119