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Kodak M580 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Kodak M580 vs Olympus VR-330 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 VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Kodak M580 versus Olympus VR-330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was revealed 18 months before the VR-330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M580 scores versus the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus VR-330

 M580 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Kodak M580

 VR-330 M580 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus VR-330

 M580 VR-330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak M580 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 has got external dimensions 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 VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Kodak M580 versus Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M580 and the VR-330.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and VR-330 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and VR-330.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older M580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M580
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
69
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography highlights
46
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Olympus VR-330
 Kodak EasyShare M580Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-29 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE 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 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $169 $220