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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Kodak C135
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The C135 was manufactured 3 years before the WG-20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the C135 matches up vs the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Ricoh WG-20

 C135 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Kodak C135

 WG-20 C135 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-20

 C135 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Kodak C135 has external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the C135 vs the WG-20.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and WG-20.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged C135 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
53
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,250)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography advice
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
64
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography highlights
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
25
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-20
 Kodak EasyShare C135Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Ricoh WG-20
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-01-10 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $370