Kodak M580 vs Sony W690

Here, we are evaluating the Kodak M580 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M580 was announced 3 years prior to the W690 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M580 grades versus the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M580 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M580 and Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the M580 and the W690.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and W690.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W690 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.