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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Announced January 2009
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was brought out 6 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z915 scores vs the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Z915 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Kodak Z915

 WG-4 GPS Z915 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Z915 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z915 against the WG-4 GPS.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
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manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z915
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than average (235g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average (235g)
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-08 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 235 grams (0.52 pounds)
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 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 - 240 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Retail cost $200 $210