Kodak M580 vs Sony S930

Below is a in depth assessment of the Kodak M580 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M580 was manufactured 7 months later than the S930 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M580 scores vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 features exterior 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) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M580 vs Sony S930 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M580 and the S930.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and S930.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak M580 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger M580 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.