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Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Sport was brought out 4 years prior to the WG-20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Sport scores versus the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Ricoh WG-20

 Sport WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Kodak Sport

 WG-20 Sport 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Ricoh WG-20

 Sport WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport has got exterior 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-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Sport and the WG-20.

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and WG-20.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older Sport will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography details
26
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Sport
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
52
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,250)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
23
environment proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
57
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography factors
27
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
25
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Ricoh WG-20
 Kodak EasyShare SportRicoh WG-20
General Information
Make Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Ricoh WG-20
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-04 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $155 $370