Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-30

Below, we are reviewing the Kodak Sport versus Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Sport was launched 4 years prior to the WG-30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Sport matches up versus the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport has got external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Sport and the WG-30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and WG-30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and WG-30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Sport is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.