Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ25W
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35 Features
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Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5000

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Kodak M580 versus Samsung HZ25W, 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 HZ25W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The M580 was launched 11 months prior to the HZ25W so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the M580 grades vs the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Samsung HZ25W
M580 | HZ25W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Kodak M580
HZ25W | M580 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Samsung HZ25W
M580 | HZ25W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 provides outer 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 Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M580 versus Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M580 against the HZ25W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and HZ25W.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Kodak M580 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older M580 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Samsung |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also Known as | - | WB5000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-29 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $169 | $350 |