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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Kodak M530
(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
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 M530 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Kodak M530

 WG-5 GPS M530 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2010More recent by 62 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 M530 WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography details
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
69
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competitors (236 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography details
27
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (236 grams)
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Kodak EasyShare M530Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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