Kodak M580 vs Sony S2000

On this page, we are looking at the Kodak M580 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M580 was manufactured 5 months before the S2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M580 matches up against the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M580 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M580 and Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M580 compared to the S2000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and S2000.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak M580 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.