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Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Released July 2009
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
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Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M580 was released 6 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M580 grades versus the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 M580 WG-M1 
Display dimension3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Kodak M580

 WG-M1 M580 
ReleasedSeptember 2014July 2009Newer by 62 months

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Ricoh WG-M1

 M580 WG-M1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing 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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Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and WG-M1 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and WG-M1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged M580 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
69
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
64
good battery life (350 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
46
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
good battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Kodak EasyShare M580Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-29 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 1.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s -
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AE 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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $169 $2,000