Kodak M580 vs Sony WX5
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Kodak M580 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M580 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Sony WX5
M580 | WX5 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Kodak M580
WX5 | M580 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Sony WX5
M580 | WX5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M580 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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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 |