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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Announced June 2010
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WG-20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z950 matches up vs the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Ricoh WG-20

 Z950 WG-20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Kodak Z950

 WG-20 Z950 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-20

 Z950 WG-20 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z950 versus the WG-20.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and WG-20 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and WG-20.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Z950 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (243g)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (243 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography features
37
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (243g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-20
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243g (0.54 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $250 $370