Kodak M530 vs Ricoh CX2
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F) lens
- 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched August 2009
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Below, we will be matching up the Kodak M530 and Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe M530 was unveiled 5 months after the CX2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M530 grades versus the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Ricoh CX2
| M530 | CX2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Kodak M530
| CX2 | M530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Ricoh CX2
| M530 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Kodak M530 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the M530 compared to the CX2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and CX2.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Kodak M530 to produce more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M530 | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Ricoh |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Ricoh CX2 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2009-08-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1000 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150g (0.33 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $110 | $341 |
