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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced June 2010
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z950 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was revealed 4 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z950 grades against the WG-4 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Z950 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Kodak Z950

 WG-4 GPS Z950 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2010Fresher by 44 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Z950 WG-4 GPS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z950 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z950 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z950 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and WG-4 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Z950 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (243g)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
52
has built in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (243 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (235g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography advice
37
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (243g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (235g)
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Make Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243g (0.54 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $210