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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Below is a extended review of the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was revealed 6 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the CX1 matches up against the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 CX1 WG-4 GPS 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh CX1

 WG-4 GPS CX1 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 CX1 WG-4 GPS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX1 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give you extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography details
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography features
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than others (235g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low resolution (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (235 grams)
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Ricoh CX1Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX1 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-19 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type 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 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 grams (0.40 pounds) 235 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $210