Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX1
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Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX1 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M580 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Ricoh CX1
M580 | CX1 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Kodak M580
CX1 | M580 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Ricoh CX1
M580 | CX1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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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 |