Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL30
90 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL30 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
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES15

Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Kodak M580 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The M580 was brought out 6 months after the SL30 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M580 matches up vs the SL30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Samsung SL30
M580 | SL30 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Kodak M580
SL30 | M580 |
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Common features in the Kodak M580 and Samsung SL30
M580 | SL30 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 features outside 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 SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Kodak M580 and Samsung SL30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M580 and the SL30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and SL30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and SL30.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Kodak M580 to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M580 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Samsung |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Samsung SL30 |
Other name | - | ES15 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2009-02-17 |
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lb) | 140g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $169 | $93 |