Nikon Coolpix A vs Kodak EasyShare M580

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix A and the Kodak EasyShare M580, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix A was introduced in June 2013 and Kodak EasyShare M580 was introduced in July 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix A Highlights

      • 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Kodak EasyShare M580 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix A
      4. Advantage of Kodak EasyShare M580
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix A and Kodak EasyShare M580.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Light - 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 80
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon A
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix A over Kodak EasyShare M580.

      Nikon Coolpix A vs Kodak EasyShare M580
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 vs 4288 x 3216
      RAW Support vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 60 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1400 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Nikon A900
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Nikon A100
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Nikon A1000
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon A10
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Panasonic G9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Advantage of Kodak EasyShare M580

      Kodak M580
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak EasyShare M580 over Nikon Coolpix A.

      Nikon Coolpix A vs Kodak EasyShare M580
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 28 mm vs 224 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1x vs 8x
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lighter 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz) vs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)

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      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Nikon Z6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix A Kodak EasyShare M580
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Built-in Flash
        Light299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix A Kodak EasyShare M580
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1400 sec
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix A and Kodak EasyShare M580 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 921k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional optical viewfinder can be attached on Nikon Coolpix A.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix A features a 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 370.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Kodak EasyShare M580 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix A can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. Kodak EasyShare M580 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2848, 4288 x 2416, 2832 x 2128, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 960 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Kodak EasyShare M580

      Kodak EasyShare M580 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix A comes with EN-EL20 battery pack with battery life of 230 shots and Kodak EasyShare M580 comes with KLIC-7006 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix A has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Kodak EasyShare M580 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix A, and up to 1/1400 sec on Kodak EasyShare M580. Nikon Coolpix A can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 11.50 m on Nikon Coolpix A and 3.00 m on Kodak EasyShare M580. Nikon Coolpix A also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix A.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix A body has dimensions of 111 x 64 x 40 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.57") and Kodak EasyShare M580 body has dimensions of 101 x 59 x 56 mm (3.98 x 2.32 x 2.2"). Nikon Coolpix A weighs 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz) and Kodak EasyShare M580 weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      111 mm

      64 mm

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      101 mm

      59 mm

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      64 mm

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      59 mm

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      40 mm

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      56 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix A and Kodak EasyShare M580

      Nikon Coolpix A and Kodak EasyShare M580 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      GOOD
      72
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      POOR
      52
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      GOOD
      82
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      GOOD
      83
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      GOOD
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix A and Kodak EasyShare M580 and give them scores of 57 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      GOOD
      71
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 80
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      POOR
      54
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Kodak EasyShare M580

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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