Kodak M580 vs Sony WX70

In this article, we are looking at the Kodak M580 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M580 was launched 3 years prior to the WX70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M580 grades against the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Kodak M580 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the M580 against the WX70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and WX70.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX70 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older M580 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.