Kodak M550 vs Ricoh WG-M1

On this page, we are looking at the Kodak M550 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M550 matches up vs the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Ricoh WG-M1. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M550 versus the WG-M1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and WG-M1.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older M550 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.