Kodak M530 vs Ricoh CX4
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh CX4 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2010

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak M530 and Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The M530 was introduced 7 months before the CX4 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M530 matches up vs the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Ricoh CX4
M530 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Kodak M530
CX4 | M530 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Ricoh CX4
M530 | CX4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Kodak M530 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 has got external measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Kodak M530 and Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M530 versus the CX4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and CX4.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak M530 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Ricoh |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Ricoh CX4 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $110 | $211 |