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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CX2 grades versus the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 CX2 WG-4 GPS 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh CX2

 WG-4 GPS CX2 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2009Newer by 54 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 CX2 WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 has outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CX2 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give you greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography information
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competitors (185g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than others (235 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than others (235g)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Ricoh CX2Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX2 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-08-20 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) 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
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 launch $341 $210