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Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Kodak Sport and Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Sport was brought out 8 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Sport matches up vs the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Ricoh WG-6

 Sport WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Kodak Sport

 WG-6 Sport 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2011Newer by 86 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1040k112kClearer screen (+928k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Ricoh WG-6

 Sport WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Sport provides outside measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Sport compared to the WG-6.

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and WG-6.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Sport will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
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includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
52
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography info
23
weather proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Sport
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
57
weather proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
great battery (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
27
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery (340 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
25
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (246g)
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Kodak Sport vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Ricoh WG-6
 Kodak EasyShare SportRicoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Ricoh WG-6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-04 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 246g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $155 $271