Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-50

Following is a thorough comparison of the Kodak M580 and Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was manufactured 8 years before the WG-50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M580 matches up against the WG-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 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 change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M580 against the WG-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and WG-50 is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and WG-50.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.