Kodak M580 vs Sony HX30V

Let's look much closer at the Kodak M580 and Sony HX30V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M580 was manufactured 3 years prior to the HX30V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M580 grades against the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M580 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 features physical dimensions 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M580 and Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M580 versus the HX30V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and HX30V.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX30V to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older M580 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.