Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
- Launched July 2009
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Samsung HZ15W
M580 | HZ15W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Kodak M580
HZ15W | M580 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Samsung HZ15W
M580 | HZ15W | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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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 |