Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Released September 2014

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Z950 was revealed 5 years before the WG-M1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z950 grades versus the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Ricoh WG-M1
Z950 | WG-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Kodak Z950
WG-M1 | Z950 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 51 months |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-M1
Z950 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 has physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z950 against the WG-M1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and WG-M1 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z950 and WG-M1.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older Z950 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Ricoh |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2014-09-12 |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | (1×) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 6cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 1.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/8 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 243 gr (0.54 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 350 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $250 | $2,000 |