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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WG-20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M530 grades vs the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Ricoh WG-20

 M530 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Kodak M530

 WG-20 M530 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-20

 M530 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 provides external 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 WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M530 vs the WG-20.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
27
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging info
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-20
 Kodak EasyShare M530Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-05 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $110 $370