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Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Kodak M580
(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
  • Released July 2009
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak M580 and Samsung WB850F, former is 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 WB850F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M580 was revealed 3 years prior to the WB850F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M580 scores vs the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Samsung WB850F

 M580 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Kodak M580

 WB850F M580 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 29 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Samsung WB850F

 M580 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 features physical 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 WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M580 and the WB850F.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and WB850F.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M580
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB850F Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB850F Travel photography advice
69
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
46
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB850F Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
34
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Kodak M580 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Samsung WB850F
 Kodak EasyShare M580Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-29 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $169 $599