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Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Kodak C140
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.7-4.8) lens
  • 160g - 92 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Released October 2014
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Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Kodak C140 and Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and WG-30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The C140 was launched 6 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the C140 matches up vs the WG-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Ricoh WG-30

 C140 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Kodak C140

 WG-30 C140 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2009Newer by 70 months

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Ricoh WG-30

 C140 WG-30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak C140 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the C140 and the WG-30.

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and WG-30.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C140 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh WG-30 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C140
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
18
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography info
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C140
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (8 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
71
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Ricoh WG-30
 Kodak EasyShare C140Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 13cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $80 $428