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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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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The M530 was released 5 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Ricoh WG-30

 M530 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Kodak M530

 WG-30 M530 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-30

 M530 WG-30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
58
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-30
 Kodak EasyShare M530Ricoh WG-30
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