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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
35
Overall
39

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-80 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-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was announced 11 years prior to the WG-80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the C135 scores vs the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Ricoh WG-80

 C135 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Kodak C135

 WG-80 C135 
LaunchedMay 2022January 2012More modern by 126 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing2.70"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-80

 C135 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 has got external dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the C135 against the WG-80.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and WG-80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and WG-80.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-80 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged C135 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography details
33
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography information
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,250)
55
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography information
31
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography advice
64
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C135
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
31
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging info
25
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-80
 Kodak EasyShare C135Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Ricoh WG-80
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-01-10 2022-05-19
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inch 2.70 inch
Screen resolution 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
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 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 - 300 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $300