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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-4 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the CX5 matches up against the WG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Ricoh WG-4

 CX5 WG-4 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Ricoh CX5

 WG-4 CX5 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2011Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh WG-4

 CX5 WG-4 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the CX5 vs the WG-4.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and WG-4.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 to offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
66
lighter than average (205g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
36
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh WG-4
 Ricoh CX5Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX5 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type 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 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30fps), 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 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
Launch pricing $399 $330