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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Kodak C135
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Kodak C135 versus Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The C135 was revealed 3 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the C135 grades vs the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 C135 WG-M1 
Display sizing2.4"1.5"Larger display (+0.9")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Kodak C135

 WG-M1 C135 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2012Fresher by 32 months
Display resolution115k112kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-M1

 C135 WG-M1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 features external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the C135 and the WG-M1.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and WG-M1.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older C135 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
53
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (1,250)
52
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (14MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
25
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Kodak EasyShare C135Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-01-10 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1250 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs -
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $2,000