Kodak M530 vs Ricoh PX

Following is a in depth overview of the Kodak M530 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was manufactured 19 months before the PX which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M530 matches up vs the PX for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 has outside measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M530 versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M530 versus the PX.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and PX.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh PX to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.