Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-4
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Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released February 2014
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On this page, we will be looking at the Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof cameras by brands Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Sport was launched 4 years before the WG-4 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Sport scores vs the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Ricoh WG-4
| Sport | WG-4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Kodak Sport
| WG-4 | Sport | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 112k | Sharper screen (+348k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Ricoh WG-4
| Sport | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport comes with 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-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Sport compared to the WG-4.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and WG-4.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Sport will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Sport | Ricoh WG-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Ricoh |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Sport | Ricoh WG-4 |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2011-01-04 | 2014-02-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1250 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.4 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 112k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 230g (0.51 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 240 photographs |
| Battery style | - | 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 | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $155 | $330 |