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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CX4 grades vs the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 CX4 WG-4 GPS 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh CX4

 WG-4 GPS CX4 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2010Fresher by 42 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 CX4 WG-4 GPS 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the CX4 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give you more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Ricoh CX4Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX4 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-08-19 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 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 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $211 $210