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Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX1 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
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was released 6 months later than the CX1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M580 scores against the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Ricoh CX1

 M580 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Kodak M580

 CX1 M580 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Ricoh CX1

 M580 CX1 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 enjoys 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) while the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M580 compared to the CX1.

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and CX1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and CX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Kodak M580 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography details
Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
69
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography factors
46
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Ricoh CX1
 Kodak EasyShare M580Ricoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-29 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model KLIC-7006 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $169 $299