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Kodak M580 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SH-3 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Kodak M580 and Olympus SH-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M580 was released 7 years earlier than the SH-3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M580 matches up vs the SH-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus SH-3

 M580 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Kodak M580

 SH-3 M580 
LaunchedFebruary 2016July 2009Newer by 79 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus SH-3

 M580 SH-3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 features outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M580 against the SH-3.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and SH-3 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and SH-3.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SH-3 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged M580 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than average in class (271g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
70
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
74
good battery (380 per charge)
lighter than average in class (271g)
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography factors
46
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
55
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Olympus SH-3
 Kodak EasyShare M580Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-29 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Launch price $169 $579