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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was launched 3 years prior to the WG-4 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the C135 grades versus the WG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Ricoh WG-4

 C135 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Kodak C135

 WG-4 C135 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kClearer display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-4

 C135 WG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak C135 enjoys outer measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the C135 versus the WG-4.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C135 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and WG-4.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older C135 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography details
34
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,250)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography info
31
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
72
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decent MP (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging info
25
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
36
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-4
 Kodak EasyShare C135Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Ricoh WG-4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-10 2014-02-05
Physical type 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 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $330