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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was revealed 5 years before the WG-M1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M530 matches up against the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 M530 WG-M1 
Display sizing2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Kodak M530

 WG-M1 M530 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2010Fresher by 57 months

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-M1

 M530 WG-M1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M530 versus the WG-M1.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and WG-M1.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
52
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
good battery (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
64
good battery (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
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good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging info
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Kodak M530 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Kodak EasyShare M530Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-05 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1000 800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) (1×)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 1.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 150g (0.33 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $110 $2,000