Kodak M580 vs Nikon W300

In this article, we are reviewing the Kodak M580 vs Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the W300 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M580 was brought out 8 years before the W300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the M580 grades vs the W300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Nikon Coolpix W300. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 comes with physical 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) and the Nikon W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M580 against the W300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and W300 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and W300.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older M580 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.