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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Launched July 2011
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was manufactured 3 years before the WG-4 GPS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CX5 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

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

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh CX5

 WG-4 GPS CX5 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2011Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 CX5 WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and 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") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX5 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography information
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than average (235 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging details
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (235g)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Ricoh CX5Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX5 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 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 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
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
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 range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 205 grams (0.45 lb) 235 grams (0.52 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 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $210