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Kodak M580 vs Sony WX5

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Kodak M580 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Kodak M580 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Kodak M580 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was brought out 11 months earlier than the WX5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M580 scores vs the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Sony WX5

 M580 WX5 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Kodak M580

 WX5 M580 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2009More recent by 11 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Sony WX5

 M580 WX5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak M580 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 offers 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) and the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M580 versus Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M580 versus the WX5.

Kodak M580 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and WX5.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak M580 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older M580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M580 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography factors
Sony WX5 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography features
Sony WX5 Travel photography features
69
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography information
Sony WX5 Landscape photography information
46
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging advice
Sony WX5 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Kodak M580 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Sony WX5
 Kodak EasyShare M580Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-29 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $169 $250