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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Kodak M550
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Below, we are comparing the Kodak M550 and Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M550 was unveiled 5 years before the WG-30W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M550 grades versus the WG-30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 M550 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Kodak M550

 WG-30W M550 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2010More modern by 57 months

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Ricoh WG-30W

 M550 WG-30W 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M550 provides exterior dimensions 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 WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M550 versus the WG-30W.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and WG-30W.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Kodak EasyShare M550Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Ricoh WG-30W
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $119 $280