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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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Ricoh G700SE front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof cameras and both are created by Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was announced 4 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G700SE matches up vs the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 G700SE WG-4 GPS 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh G700SE

 WG-4 GPS G700SE 
IntroducedFebruary 2014October 2010Fresher by 40 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 G700SE WG-4 GPS 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G700SE and the WG-4 GPS.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and WG-4 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and WG-4 GPS.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older G700SE will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
29
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
51
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (307g)
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
heavier than competition (235g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography advice
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
weather proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging information
23
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (307g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (235 grams)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Ricoh G700SERicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh G700SE Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - 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 - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lb) 235 grams (0.52 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $210