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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Launched June 2010
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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh CX3 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was manufactured 4 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the CX3 scores versus the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

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

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh CX3

 WG-4 GPS CX3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2010Fresher by 44 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 CX3 WG-4 GPS 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX3 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the CX3 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX3
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition (206g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Ricoh CX3Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX3 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 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 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
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 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $329 $210