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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Announced January 2010
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Kodak M550 and Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M550 was brought out 9 years earlier than the WG-6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M550 scores versus the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Ricoh WG-6

 M550 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Kodak M550

 WG-6 M550 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2010More modern by 98 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Ricoh WG-6

 M550 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 has outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M550 and Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M550 compared to the WG-6.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and WG-6.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to result in extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M550
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
67
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proof
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (246g)
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Ricoh WG-6
 Kodak EasyShare M550Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-05 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 246g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $271