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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Announced July 2009
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M580 was announced 4 years before the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the M580 grades vs the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 M580 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Kodak M580

 TG-630 iHS M580 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 M580 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 has outer 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) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M580 and the TG-630 iHS.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and TG-630 iHS is 90 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and TG-630 iHS.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak M580 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older M580 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M580
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
69
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (220 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
46
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (220 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
31
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare M580Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-29 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 life - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $169 $200