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Leica C vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Leica C front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Leica C vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Announced September 2013
  • Additionally Known as Typ112
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Leica C vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Leica C and Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the C (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and WG-4 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The C was revealed 5 months prior to the WG-4 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the C grades vs the WG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Ricoh WG-4

 C WG-4 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Leica C

 WG-4 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Ricoh WG-4

 C WG-4 
LaunchedSeptember 2013February 2014Similar age
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Leica C vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica C enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the C and the WG-4.

Leica C vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Leica C vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the C and WG-4.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-4 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Leica C vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
41
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica C
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
72
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica C
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
39
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Leica C vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Ricoh WG-4
 Leica CRicoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica C Ricoh WG-4
Also Known as Typ112 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-09-08 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 250 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,299 $330