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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Launched January 2009
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak Z915 versus Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was revealed 10 years before the WG-6 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z915 scores versus the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Ricoh WG-6

 Z915 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Kodak Z915

 WG-6 Z915 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2009Fresher by 111 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-6

 Z915 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 features external dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z915 versus Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z915 and the WG-6.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and WG-6.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to give more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
54
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
environment proof
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
56
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (246 grams)
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-6
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2018-02-21
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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 246 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $271