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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are sold by Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-4 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G700SE matches up against the WG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Ricoh WG-4

 G700SE WG-4 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Ricoh G700SE

 WG-4 G700SE 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014October 2010More recent by 40 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-4

 G700SE WG-4 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G700SE versus the WG-4.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and WG-4 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and WG-4.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older G700SE will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography details
29
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
51
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography advice
25
weather proof
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (307g)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography information
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging factors
23
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
36
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-4
 Ricoh G700SERicoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh G700SE Ricoh WG-4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2010-10-13 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $330