Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-30

Here is a extended overview of the Kodak M580 versus Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M580 was revealed 6 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M580 scores against the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M580 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Kodak M580 versus Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M580 vs the WG-30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and WG-30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and WG-30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older M580 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.