Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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![Kodak EasyShare M550 front Kodak EasyShare M550 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-EasyShare-M550/Kodak-M550-front.jpg)
![Ricoh GR Digital IV front Ricoh GR Digital IV front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-front.jpg)
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced September 2011
- Old Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Kodak M550 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively similar but the M550 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.
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The M550 was released 20 months before the GR Digital IV which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the M550 matches up versus the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
M550 | GR Digital IV |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Kodak M550
GR Digital IV | M550 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
M550 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 features 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) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Kodak M550 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M550 and the GR Digital IV.
![Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M550-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.
![Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M550-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and GR Digital IV.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M550 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Kodak M550 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M550-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M550-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Ricoh |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2011-09-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 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 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 390 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $119 | $599 |