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Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Released July 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Samsung HZ25W

 M580 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Kodak M580

 HZ25W M580 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2009Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Samsung HZ25W

 M580 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
manual focus
exports RAW files
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
69
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
46
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Kodak M580 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Samsung HZ25W
 Kodak EasyShare M580Samsung HZ25W
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