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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S9900 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
  • Released July 2009
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9700
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Kodak M580 and Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was launched 6 years prior to the S9900 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M580 scores vs the S9900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Nikon S9900

 M580 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Kodak M580

 S9900 M580 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2009Newer by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Nikon S9900

 M580 S9900 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 has outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M580 and Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M580 compared to the S9900.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and S9900 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and S9900.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9900 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography information
Nikon S9900 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography details
Nikon S9900 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M580
Travel photography with Nikon S9900
69
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition (289 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
46
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
73
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
missing external mic port
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Nikon S9900
 Kodak EasyShare M580Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-29 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 289g (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $169 $300