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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are produced by Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was brought out at a similar time to the WG-4 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-20 scores versus the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WG-20 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh WG-20

 WG-4 GPS WG-20 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WG-20 WG-4 GPS 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-20 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (235g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (235 grams)
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Ricoh WG-20Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-05 2014-02-05
Physical type 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 260 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $370 $210