Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Ricoh WG-70

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").

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Ricoh WG-80. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Ricoh WG-80
Z915 | WG-80 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Kodak Z915
WG-80 | Z915 | |||
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Introduced | May 2022 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 162 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 2.70" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-80
Z915 | WG-80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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.

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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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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 |