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Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Announced July 2009
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Kodak M580 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M580 was released 4 years before the WB250F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M580 matches up vs the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Samsung WB250F

 M580 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Kodak M580

 WB250F M580 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Samsung WB250F

 M580 WB250F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M580 against the WB250F.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and WB250F.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged M580 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M580
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
69
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M580
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
46
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M580
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
31
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Samsung WB250F
 Kodak EasyShare M580Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 150 grams (0.33 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $169 $250