Kodak M580 vs Sony G3
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Kodak M580 vs Sony G3 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
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
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Here is a in depth analysis of the Kodak M580 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M580 was announced 7 months later than the G3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the M580 matches up versus the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Sony G3
| M580 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Kodak M580
| G3 | M580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Sony G3
| M580 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Kodak M580 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M580 compared to the G3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Kodak M580 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and G3.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Kodak M580 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher M580 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Kodak M580 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2009-01-08 |
| 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 185g (0.41 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $169 | $200 |
