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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S5100 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
  • Launched July 2009
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2010
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Kodak M580 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was launched 12 months earlier than the S5100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the M580 scores vs the S5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Nikon S5100

 M580 S5100 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Kodak M580

 S5100 M580 
ReleasedAugust 2010July 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Nikon S5100

 M580 S5100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M580 and the S5100.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and S5100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and S5100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak M580 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older M580 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography details
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography details
Nikon S5100 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M580
Travel photography with Nikon S5100
69
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than competition in class (132g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M580
Landscape photography with Nikon S5100
46
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M580
Vlogging with Nikon S5100
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Nikon S5100
 Kodak EasyShare M580Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-29 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 132g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model KLIC-7006 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $169 $200