Clicky

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z950 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The Z950 was announced 13 years before the WG-80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z950 scores versus the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Ricoh WG-80

 Z950 WG-80 
Screen dimension3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Kodak Z950

 WG-80 Z950 
IntroducedMay 2022June 2010More modern by 145 months

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-80

 Z950 WG-80 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z950 features physical dimensions 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-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z950 compared to the WG-80.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and WG-80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and WG-80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-80 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Z950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography information
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (243g)
55
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
very long reach (350mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (243g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography features
37
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
44
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z950
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-80
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (243g)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-80
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Ricoh WG-80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2022-05-19
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.70"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 243 gr (0.54 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
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 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $300