Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-4
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014
(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
- Announced February 2014
Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-30W and Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof cameras and both are created by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-30W was unveiled 9 months after the WG-4 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-30W matches up vs the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W & Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Ricoh WG-4
WG-30W | WG-4 | |||
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Announced | October 2014 | February 2014 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Ricoh WG-30W
WG-4 | WG-30W | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Ricoh WG-4
WG-30W | WG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W has outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W and Ricoh WG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-30W vs the WG-4.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and WG-4.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-30W should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model type | Ricoh WG-30W | Ricoh WG-4 |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-10-09 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
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 |
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 type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $280 | $330 |