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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Ricoh WG-5 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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof cameras and both are created by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was manufactured 12 months prior to the WG-5 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the WG-5 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WG-4 GPS WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WG-5 GPS WG-4 GPS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2014More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WG-4 GPS WG-5 GPS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the WG-5 GPS.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged WG-4 GPS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (235g)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography details
69
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (236g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (240 shots)
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (235g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (236g)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSRicoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235g (0.52 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style 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 One One
Retail pricing $210 $500