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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Announced July 2014
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was unveiled 6 months later than the WG-4 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XG-1 grades against the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Ricoh WG-4

 XG-1 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Pentax XG-1

 WG-4 XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh WG-4

 XG-1 WG-4 
ReleasedJuly 2014February 2014Same age
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 comes with outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the XG-1 versus the WG-4.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and WG-4 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and WG-4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography details
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography info
52
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (240 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh WG-4
 Pentax XG-1Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax XG-1 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-07-15 2014-02-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-060 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $330