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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S800c 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S800c Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Kodak M580 and Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the S800c (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M580 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the S800c and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the M580 grades versus the S800c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Nikon S800c

 M580 S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Kodak M580

 S800c M580 
LaunchedFebruary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k230kClearer screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Nikon S800c

 M580 S800c 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S800c has dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Kodak M580 and Nikon S800c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M580 versus the S800c.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and S800c is 90 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and S800c.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S800c to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older M580 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography information
Nikon S800c Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M580
Street photography with Nikon S800c
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M580
Sports photography with Nikon S800c
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (140 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography info
Nikon S800c Travel photography info
69
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (140 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M580
Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
46
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (140 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging advice
Nikon S800c Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Nikon S800c
 Kodak EasyShare M580Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-29 2013-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 819k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 184 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 140 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $169 $290