Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Ricoh WG-30W
Z915 | WG-30W |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Kodak Z915
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Introduced | October 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 70 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-30W
Z915 | WG-30W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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.

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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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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 |