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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2009
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WG-4 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Z1485 IS was released 6 years before the WG-4 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z1485 IS grades against the WG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Ricoh WG-4

 Z1485 IS WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 WG-4 Z1485 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh WG-4

 Z1485 IS WG-4 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Z1485 IS and the WG-4.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and WG-4.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-4 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography factors
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography factors
57
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography info
37
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh WG-4
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISRicoh WG-4
General Information
Make Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Ricoh WG-4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Pricing at launch $179 $330