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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Announced January 2012
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak C135 versus Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The C135 was released 3 years before the WG-30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the C135 scores against the WG-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Ricoh WG-30

 C135 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Kodak C135

 WG-30 C135 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2012Newer by 33 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-30

 C135 WG-30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak C135 has external dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Kodak C135 versus Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the C135 versus the WG-30.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and WG-30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and WG-30.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged C135 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography information
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
53
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography advice
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
64
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
25
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-30
 Kodak EasyShare C135Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Ricoh WG-30
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-10 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 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 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 2.7"
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 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 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $428