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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-80 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-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z915 was released 14 years prior to the WG-80 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z915 matches up versus the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Ricoh WG-80

 Z915 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Kodak Z915

 WG-80 Z915 
IntroducedMay 2022January 2009Newer by 162 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension2.70"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-80

 Z915 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 provides exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z915 versus the WG-80.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and WG-80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and WG-80.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
54
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography details
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
44
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-80
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2022-05-19
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.70 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off On, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $300