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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Announced January 2010
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2022
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Kodak M550 and Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was launched 13 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M550 grades against the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Ricoh WG-80

 M550 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Kodak M550

 WG-80 M550 
AnnouncedMay 2022January 2010More modern by 150 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Ricoh WG-80

 M550 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.70"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M550 vs the WG-80.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and WG-80.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-80 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography factors
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
55
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography features
67
lighter than others in class (125g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography information
31
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging info
31
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Ricoh WG-80
 Kodak EasyShare M550Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Make Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Ricoh WG-80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-05 2022-05-19
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 12MP 16MP
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
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.70 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off On, off
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) 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 file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $300