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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S630

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S630 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 S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Kodak M580 versus Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the S630 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M580 was brought out 6 months later than the S630 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M580 matches up versus the S630 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Nikon S630

 M580 S630 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Kodak M580

 S630 M580 

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Nikon S630

 M580 S630 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 has external 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 S630 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M580 versus Nikon S630 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M580 and the S630.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and S630 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and S630.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Kodak M580 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S630 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography details
Nikon S630 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography information
Nikon S630 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M580
Travel photography with Nikon S630
69
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
56
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S630 Landscape photography factors
46
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Nikon S630
 Kodak EasyShare M580Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Nikon Coolpix S630
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-29 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 150g (0.33 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $169 $240