Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F) lens
- 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released February 2014
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Below is a extended assessment of the Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe M580 was released 5 years earlier than the WG-4 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the M580 matches up versus the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Ricoh WG-4
| M580 | WG-4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Kodak M580
| WG-4 | M580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 | July 2009 | More recent by 55 months | |
| Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Ricoh WG-4
| M580 | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
| Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 comes with external dimensions 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-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M580 against the WG-4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and WG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and WG-4.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older M580 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M580 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Ricoh |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Ricoh WG-4 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-07-29 | 2014-02-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150g (0.33 lbs) | 230g (0.51 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 | - | 240 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $169 | $330 |