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Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Kodak Z5120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Kodak Z5120 and Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was released 3 years before the WG-4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z5120 grades versus the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Ricoh WG-4

 Z5120 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Kodak Z5120

 WG-4 Z5120 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Ricoh WG-4

 Z5120 WG-4 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z5120 versus the WG-4.

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and WG-4 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and WG-4.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography features
50
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography factors
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography advice
57
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z5120
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
26
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Ricoh WG-4
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Ricoh WG-4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-10 2014-02-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $330