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Kodak M580 vs Sony W800

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Kodak M580 vs Sony W800 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Kodak M580 vs Sony W800 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Kodak M580 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M580 was brought out 5 years prior to the W800 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M580 grades versus the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Sony W800

 M580 W800 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Kodak M580

 W800 M580 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2009More recent by 55 months

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Sony W800

 M580 W800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak M580 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M580 compared to the W800.

Kodak M580 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and W800.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W800 to offer you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older M580 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak M580 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Sony W800
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M580
Street photography with Sony W800
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography details
Sony W800 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography highlights
Sony W800 Travel photography highlights
69
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than others (125 grams)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography factors
Sony W800 Landscape photography factors
46
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging advice
Sony W800 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
33
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Kodak M580 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Sony W800
 Kodak EasyShare M580Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-29 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model KLIC-7006 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $169 $90