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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are built by Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was brought out 9 months after the WG-4 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-30 scores versus the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Ricoh WG-4

 WG-30 WG-4 
RevealedOctober 2014February 2014Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Ricoh WG-30

 WG-4 WG-30 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-4

 WG-30 WG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-30 vs the WG-4.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and WG-4.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-30 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography highlights
36
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography advice
71
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-4
 Ricoh WG-30Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Ricoh WG-4
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-10-09 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 300 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $428 $330