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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was released 4 years prior to the WG-4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX3 grades versus the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Ricoh WG-4

 CX3 WG-4 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Ricoh CX3

 WG-4 CX3 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2010More modern by 44 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh WG-4

 CX3 WG-4 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 provides external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX3 compared to the WG-4.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and WG-4.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography features
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competitors (206g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh WG-4
 Ricoh CX3Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX3 Ricoh WG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 206g (0.45 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
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 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $330