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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M550 was revealed 11 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the M550 matches up vs the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Ricoh WG-70

 M550 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Kodak M550

 WG-70 M550 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2010More recent by 122 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Ricoh WG-70

 M550 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M550 against the WG-70.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and WG-70.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
53
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competitors (125g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
30
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Ricoh WG-70
 Kodak EasyShare M550Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-05 2020-02-04
Body design 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
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 Overall 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 - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $280