Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
CX4 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh CX4
WG-4 GPS | CX4 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | August 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
CX4 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Compare the Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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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 |