Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB30F

Here is a in depth comparison of the Kodak M580 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M580 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WB30F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the M580 matches up against the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 comes with external 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 WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M580 and Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M580 against the WB30F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and WB30F.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB30F to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older M580 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.