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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(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
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-30 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M550 scores versus the WG-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Ricoh WG-30

 M550 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Kodak M550

 WG-30 M550 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Ricoh WG-30

 M550 WG-30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 offers external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M550 against the WG-30.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and WG-30.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography factors
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography features
67
lighter than others (125g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (125g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Ricoh WG-30
 Kodak EasyShare M550Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-05 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $428