Kodak M550 vs Ricoh CX4
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced August 2010
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Kodak M550 versus Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe M550 was revealed 7 months prior to the CX4 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M550 grades vs the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Ricoh CX4
| M550 | CX4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Kodak M550
| CX4 | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2010 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Ricoh CX4
| M550 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M550 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 has outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M550 compared to the CX4.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and CX4.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Kodak M550 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M550 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Ricoh |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2010-08-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 ID | KLIC-7006 | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $119 | $211 |