Kodak M580 vs Nikon S800c
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S800c Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Nikon Coolpix S800c. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery and Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Nikon S800c
M580 | S800c |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Kodak M580
S800c | M580 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+589k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Nikon S800c
M580 | S800c | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S800c Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
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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 |