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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M580 was brought out 18 months prior to the S6100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M580 grades versus the S6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Nikon S6100

 M580 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Kodak M580

 S6100 M580 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Nikon S6100

 M580 S6100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M580 and the S6100.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and S6100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and S6100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6100 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography information
Nikon S6100 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
69
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
64
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography information
46
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Nikon S6100
 Kodak EasyShare M580Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-29 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
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 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 210 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $169 $195