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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched May 2011
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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 3 years before the WG-4 which 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 detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the WG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Ricoh WG-4

 V-Lux 30 WG-4 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 WG-4 V-Lux 30 
IntroducedFebruary 2014May 2011More modern by 32 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Ricoh WG-4

 V-Lux 30 WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the WG-4.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and WG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and WG-4.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography features
30
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (219g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Ricoh WG-4
 Leica V-Lux 30Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Ricoh WG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-05-26 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 260 photos 240 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $900 $330