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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Kodak Z980 and Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was unveiled 14 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z980 matches up against the WG-80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Ricoh WG-80

 Z980 WG-80 
Screen dimensions3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Kodak Z980

 WG-80 Z980 
IntroducedMay 2022January 2009More recent by 162 months
Screen resolution230k201kSharper screen (+29k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Ricoh WG-80

 Z980 WG-80 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z980 against the WG-80.

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and WG-80 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and WG-80.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-80 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z980 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z980
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
55
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography details
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
44
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging info
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
31
quite wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Ricoh WG-80
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Make Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-05 2022-05-19
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 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.70 inches
Display resolution 201k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $300