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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Kodak M530 versus Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was manufactured 11 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M530 matches up versus the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Ricoh WG-70

 M530 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Kodak M530

 WG-70 M530 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2010More recent by 122 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-70

 M530 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 enjoys exterior 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-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M530 vs the WG-70.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and WG-70.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older M530 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
71
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-70
 Kodak EasyShare M530Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-05 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 Overall 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 - 300 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $110 $280