Kodak M580 vs Sony HX7V

The following is a thorough assessment of the Kodak M580 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M580 was unveiled 24 months before the HX7V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M580 matches up against the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M580 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Kodak M580 versus Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M580 against the HX7V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and HX7V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX7V to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.