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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was released 6 years before the WG-30W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z915 grades vs the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Z915 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Kodak Z915

 WG-30W Z915 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2009Fresher by 70 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-30W

 Z915 WG-30W 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 has got external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Z915 compared to the WG-30W.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and WG-30W.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30W to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Z915 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
54
built-in flash
great zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2014-10-09
Body design 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
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 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 - 300 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $280