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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Kodak M530 versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was introduced 9 months earlier than the G700SE so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M530 matches up versus the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Ricoh G700SE

 M530 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Kodak M530

 G700SE M530 
AnnouncedOctober 2010January 2010More modern by 9 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Ricoh G700SE

 M530 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the M530 against the G700SE.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and G700SE.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged M530 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
51
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M530
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
58
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than others (307 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography info
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
27
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
40
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
23
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than others (307g)
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Ricoh G700SE
 Kodak EasyShare M530Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $110 $0