Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-6

Below is a extended review of the Kodak M530 versus Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The M530 was revealed 9 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M530 scores against the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 provides exterior measurements 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-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M530 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the M530 and the WG-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and WG-6.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to produce more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older M530 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.