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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M580 was released 3 years prior to the S6300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M580 grades vs the S6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Nikon S6300

 M580 S6300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Kodak M580

 S6300 M580 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Nikon S6300

 M580 S6300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M580 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M580 and the S6300.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and S6300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and S6300.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S6300 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged M580 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography features
Nikon S6300 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6300 Travel photography factors
69
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography features
46
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6300 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Nikon S6300
 Kodak EasyShare M580Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-29 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $169 $200