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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Launched September 2014
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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Kodak Z980 and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was introduced 6 years before the WG-M1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z980 scores against the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 Z980 WG-M1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution201k115kCrisper display (+86k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Kodak Z980

 WG-M1 Z980 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2009Newer by 69 months

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Ricoh WG-M1

 Z980 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z980 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Kodak Z980 and Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z980 against the WG-M1.

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and WG-M1 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and WG-M1.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
52
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
great battery power (350 shots)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z980 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z980
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Kodak Z980 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z980 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-05 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 1.5 inch
Screen resolution 201 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $2,000