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Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Kodak M580
(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
  • Announced July 2009
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
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Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Below, we are matching up the Kodak M580 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M580 was unveiled 6 years before the WG-5 GPS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M580 matches up versus the WG-5 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 M580 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Kodak M580

 WG-5 GPS M580 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015July 2009Newer by 67 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 M580 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 features outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M580 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography details
70
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
69
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (236g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography features
46
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
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Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Kodak EasyShare M580Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-29 2015-02-10
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 236 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $169 $500