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Kodak M580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Kodak M580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Released July 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
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Kodak M580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak M580 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M580 was brought out 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M580 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 M580 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Kodak M580

 Galaxy Camera M580 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2009More recent by 43 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 M580 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak M580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M580 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and Galaxy Camera is 90 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older M580 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
69
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than others in class (300g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
46
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
36
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Kodak M580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Kodak EasyShare M580Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-29 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 300 grams (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $169 $450