Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Released February 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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In this write-up, we are looking at the Kodak M580 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe M580 was launched 6 months before the SP-600 UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the M580 grades against the SP-600 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
| M580 | SP-600 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Kodak M580
| SP-600 UZ | M580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
| M580 | SP-600 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2009 |  | February 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 features external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M580 and the SP-600 UZ.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and SP-600 UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.
Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and SP-600 UZ.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak M580 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.
Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M580 | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Olympus |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2010-02-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 143 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) | 455 gr (1.00 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | KLIC-7006 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $169 | $189 |