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Kodak M580 vs Sony H70

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Kodak M580 vs Sony H70 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
  • Released July 2009
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Kodak M580 vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Kodak M580 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M580 was brought out 17 months earlier than the H70 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the M580 matches up against the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Sony H70

 M580 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Kodak M580

 H70 M580 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Sony H70

 M580 H70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak M580 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M580 vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the M580 and the H70.

Kodak M580 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and H70 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and H70.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H70 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged M580 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography info
Sony H70 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography information
Sony H70 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M580
Sports photography with Sony H70
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
69
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M580
Landscape photography with Sony H70
46
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging advice
Sony H70 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Kodak M580 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Sony H70
 Kodak EasyShare M580Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-29 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 150g (0.33 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $169 $199