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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-80
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was unveiled 12 years before the WG-70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z915 matches up versus the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Ricoh WG-70

 Z915 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Kodak Z915

 WG-70 Z915 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2009Fresher by 134 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-70

 Z915 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 offers external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z915 vs the WG-70.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and WG-70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-70 to provide extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Z915 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography factors
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
54
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-70
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2020-02-04
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection 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)
Maximum 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 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
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 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 - 300 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $280