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Kodak M580 vs Sony W620

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak M580 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Announced July 2009
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Kodak M580 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak M580 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M580 was released 3 years before the W620 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M580 scores vs the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Sony W620

 M580 W620 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Kodak M580

 W620 M580 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Sony W620

 M580 W620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak M580 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M580 vs the W620.

Kodak M580 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and W620.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged M580 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M580 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Sony W620
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
69
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography info
Sony W620 Landscape photography info
46
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Kodak M580 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Sony W620
 Kodak EasyShare M580Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-29 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 150 grams (0.33 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $169 $102