Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX6
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Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX6 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
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Released November 2011

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Kodak M580 and Ricoh CX6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The M580 was introduced 3 years prior to the CX6 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M580 grades versus the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M580 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Ricoh CX6
M580 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Kodak M580
CX6 | M580 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 27 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Ricoh CX6
M580 | CX6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak M580 and Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M580 compared to the CX6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and CX6 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and CX6.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak M580 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M580 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Ricoh |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Ricoh CX6 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-100 |
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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $169 | $595 |