Kodak M580 vs Sony a1

Following is a detailed review of the Kodak M580 vs Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the M580 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The M580 was introduced 12 years prior to the a1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Kodak M580 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M580 grades vs the a1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the M580 versus the a1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and a1 is 90 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and a1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M580 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a1 will show extra detail using its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged M580 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.