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Ricoh WG-6 vs Kodak Z915 Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Kodak Z915 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3 sensor whereas Kodak Z915, which was introduced in January 2009 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, Z915 is 9 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Kodak Z915 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Kodak Z915 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-01-08
  • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 35-350 mm F3.5-4.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.50" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2.0fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 194g. 90 x 64 x 39 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Kodak Z915 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Kodak EasyShare Z915
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 10 MP 100% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3 vs 2.5 0.5 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 230k dots 352% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1250s faster mechanical shutter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
28mm vs 35mm 7 mm wider coverage
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
USB Version
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
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Reasons to choose Kodak EasyShare Z915 over Ricoh WG-6
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Number of Focus Points
25 vs 9 16 more focus points
Weight
194 g vs 246 g 52 g lighter
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
350mm vs 140mm 210 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10× vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
4.80 vs 5.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
2.81µm2 vs 1.39µm2 102% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Kodak EasyShare Z915
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Kodak EasyShare Z915
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Ricoh WG-6 vs Kodak Z915: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh WG-6 and Kodak Z915 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Kodak Z915 has external dimensions of 90 x 64 x 39 mm (3.54 x 2.52 x 1.54″) and weighs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Kodak Z915. Kodak Z915 is 28mm narrower and 2mm shorter than Ricoh WG-6 but it is also 6mm thicker.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Kodak Z915 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Kodak Z915 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Kodak Z915 is significantly lighter (52g ) than the Ricoh WG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6
Z915
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6
Z915
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of WG-6, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to Z915.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Kodak Z915's 2.5 screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Kodak Z915: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Kodak Z915 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Ricoh WG-6's sensor provides 10MP more than Kodak Z915's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the WG-6 and Z915 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Kodak Z915 Cameras


Ricoh WG-6 and Kodak Z915 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Kodak Z915 has 102% larger pixel area (2.81µm2 vs 1.39µm2) compared to Ricoh WG-6, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Kodak Z915 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Kodak Z915 features a 35-350 mm F3.5-4.8 10× zoom lens.

Ricoh WG-6 has 7mm wider coverage than the Kodak Z915. Both cameras has a max aperture of f3.50 at the wide end. On the tele end, Kodak Z915 has 210mm longer reach than the Ricoh WG-6. At f4.80, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
Z915
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-6
Z915
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WG-6
Z915
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-6
Z915
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Kodak Z915 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Kodak Z915 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Kodak Z915 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Kodak Z915 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Kodak Z915 for Sports Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
25 Focus Points
350 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1250s
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Kodak Z915 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
194g
10.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Kodak Z915 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Kodak Z915: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh WG-6 and Kodak Z915, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh WG-6 and Kodak Z915 scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #67 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #539 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Kodak Z915
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #329 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1008 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Kodak Z915 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Ricoh WG-6.

Ricoh WG-6
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Brand Ricoh Kodak
Announced 2018-02-21 2009-01-08
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 1,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 35-350 mm (10×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.5-4.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm 10cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 2.50"
Resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/1250s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.80 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 2.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 640 x 480
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 194g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 90 x 64 x 39mm
Battery Life 340 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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