Kodak M580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Kodak M580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M580 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
M580 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Kodak M580
Galaxy Camera | M580 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 43 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
M580 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Kodak M580 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Kodak M580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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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 |