Kodak M530 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.