Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched February 2014
- Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe M530 was revealed 5 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M530 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
M530 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Kodak M530
WG-4 GPS | M530 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
M530 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M530 versus the WG-4 GPS.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and WG-4 GPS.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Ricoh |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 235 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 240 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $110 | $210 |