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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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-4 GPS
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 M530 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Kodak M530

 WG-4 GPS M530 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 M530 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
69
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (235g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (235g)
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Kodak EasyShare M530Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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