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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are built by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was introduced 9 months after the WG-4 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-30 grades vs the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 WG-30 WG-4 GPS 
LaunchedOctober 2014February 2014More modern by 9 months

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

 WG-4 GPS WG-30 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

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

 WG-30 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while 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).

See the Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30 against the WG-4 GPS.

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

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

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

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-30 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors (235g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (235g)
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Ricoh WG-30Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical 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 images 240 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $428 $210