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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-50 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-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
Photography Glossary

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The C135 was introduced 6 years prior to the WG-50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the C135 scores versus the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Ricoh WG-50

 C135 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Kodak C135

 WG-50 C135 
RevealedMay 2017January 2012More recent by 65 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-50

 C135 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 enjoys outer 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-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the C135 vs the WG-50.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and WG-50 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and WG-50.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older C135 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
53
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (1,250)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography details
64
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography advice
31
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
25
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-50
 Kodak EasyShare C135Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Make Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Ricoh WG-50
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-01-10 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 193g (0.43 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $280