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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Kodak Z950 versus Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was introduced 8 years before the WG-6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z950 grades versus the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Ricoh WG-6

 Z950 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Kodak Z950

 WG-6 Z950 
LaunchedFebruary 2018June 2010Fresher by 93 months
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-6

 Z950 WG-6 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 has external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z950 vs the WG-6.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and WG-6 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and WG-6.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to result in extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Z950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (243 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
great zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (243g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
good battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proof
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
37
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
56
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
weather proof
good battery pack (340 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (243 grams)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-6
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 grams (0.54 lb) 246 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $250 $271