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Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was unveiled 6 months later than the HZ15W so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the M580 scores vs the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Samsung HZ15W

 M580 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Kodak M580

 HZ15W M580 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Samsung HZ15W

 M580 HZ15W 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M580 against the HZ15W.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and HZ15W.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak M580 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
31
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography information
Samsung HZ15W Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography info
69
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography factors
46
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Samsung HZ15W
 Kodak EasyShare M580Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Samsung HZ15W
Also called - WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-29 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $169 $330