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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Ricoh PX front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Ricoh PX versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Ricoh. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PX was launched 3 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the PX matches up versus the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

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

		

		

			
 WG-4 GPS PX 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2011More modern by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 PX WG-4 GPS 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the PX and the WG-4 GPS.
Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and WG-4 GPS.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you should take the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged PX will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh PX Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography factors
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 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Ricoh PX Street photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography info
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
45
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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 environment sealing
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 weather sealing
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 not so great battery power (240 shots)
 heavier than competition in class (235g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh PX Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography information
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 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 environment sealing
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 weather sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 not so great battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh PX Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging features
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone socket
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (235g)
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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Ricoh PXRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh PX Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-16 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 235g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $210