Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F) lens
- 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-6

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The M530 was revealed 6 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M530 matches up against the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
M530 | WG-5 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Kodak M530
WG-5 GPS | M530 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 62 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
M530 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the M530 against the WG-5 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and WG-5 GPS.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Ricoh |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 14.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $110 | $500 |