Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6100
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Nikon S6100
M580 | S6100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Kodak M580
S6100 | M580 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Nikon S6100
M580 | S6100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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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 |