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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(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
Ricoh WG-M1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 Z950 WG-M1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Kodak Z950

 WG-M1 Z950 
ReleasedSeptember 2014June 2010Fresher by 51 months

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-M1

 Z950 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

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

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (243g)
52
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (243 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
good battery life (350 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
37
focusing manually
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
good battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (243g)
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Ricoh WG-M1
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