Kodak M530 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Released September 2011
- Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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On this page, we are reviewing the Kodak M530 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly similar but the M530 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe M530 was released 20 months earlier than the GR Digital IV making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M530 matches up against the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
| M530 | GR Digital IV |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Kodak M530
| GR Digital IV | M530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
| M530 | GR Digital IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Kodak M530 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the M530 compared to the GR Digital IV.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and GR Digital IV.
All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M530 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Kodak M530 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M530 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Ricoh |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2011-09-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/1.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 190 grams (0.42 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 390 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | KLIC-7006 | DB65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $110 | $599 |