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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z915 versus Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was announced 6 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z915 scores vs the WG-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Ricoh WG-30

 Z915 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Kodak Z915

 WG-30 Z915 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2009More modern by 70 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-30

 Z915 WG-30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 enjoys external dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z915 versus Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z915 vs the WG-30.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and WG-30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30 to show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
54
built-in flash
great zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-30
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Ricoh WG-30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 194g (0.43 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $428