Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2010
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched October 2014
Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M530 matches up against the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Ricoh WG-30
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Kodak M530
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Launched | October 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 57 months |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-30
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M530 versus the WG-30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and WG-30.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Ricoh |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2014-10-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 192 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 300 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $110 | $428 |