Kodak M530 vs Ricoh CX1

Let's look more closely at the Kodak M530 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was manufactured 11 months later than the CX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M530 grades vs the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M530 versus Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M530 compared to the CX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and CX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Kodak M530 to show extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher M530 should have an edge in sensor technology.