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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Released June 2010
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z950 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was released 5 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z950 matches up against the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Z950 WG-30W 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Kodak Z950

 WG-30W Z950 
RevealedOctober 2014June 2010More modern by 52 months

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-30W

 Z950 WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z950 comes with 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) while the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z950 versus the WG-30W.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and WG-30W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and WG-30W.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30W to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z950 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography factors
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (243 grams)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
52
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (243g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography information
37
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (243g)
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 gr (0.54 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $280