Kodak M530 vs Ricoh G900

Lets look more closely at the Kodak M530 vs Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was announced 9 years before the G900 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M530 matches up vs the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Ricoh G900. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M530 against the G900.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and G900.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to give greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.