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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-50 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-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M530 was introduced 8 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M530 grades vs the WG-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Ricoh WG-50

 M530 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Kodak M530

 WG-50 M530 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2010More recent by 89 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-50

 M530 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M530 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M530 compared to the WG-50.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and WG-50.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older M530 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography highlights
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography factors
27
good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging details
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-50
 Kodak EasyShare M530Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-05 2017-05-24
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 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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off On, off
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
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 (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $110 $280