Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-30W

Let's look a little more closely at the Kodak Sport versus Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Sport was released 4 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Sport matches up versus the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Sport enjoys external dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Sport versus Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Sport and the WG-30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and WG-30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and WG-30W.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Sport is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.