Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR 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)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Later Model is Ricoh GR II
Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak M550 and Ricoh GR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the M550 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe M550 was released 4 years earlier than the GR and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak M550 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M550 scores vs the GR for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Ricoh GR
M550 | GR |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Kodak M550
GR | M550 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 39 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Ricoh GR
M550 | GR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M550 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has specifications of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M550 and Ricoh GR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M550 and the GR.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and GR is 95 and 90 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and GR.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M550 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh GR will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Ricoh GR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Ricoh |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Ricoh GR |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2013-04-17 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 300 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 972 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $119 | $971 |