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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Announced July 2009
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak M580 vs Nikon S8200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M580 was brought out 3 years prior to the S8200 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M580 scores vs the S8200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Nikon S8200

 M580 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Kodak M580

 S8200 M580 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2009Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution961k230kSharper screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Nikon S8200

 M580 S8200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 provides outside 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 S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M580 versus the S8200.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and S8200 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and S8200.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S8200 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography features
Nikon S8200 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (213g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography features
Nikon S8200 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography information
Nikon S8200 Travel photography information
69
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (213g)
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M580
Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
46
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Nikon S8200
 Kodak EasyShare M580Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-29 2011-08-24
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 213 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 250 pictures
Style of battery - 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 1 1
Price at launch $169 $329