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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are produced by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was revealed 7 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh WG-70

 WG-4 GPS WG-70 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WG-70 WG-4 GPS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2014More recent by 73 months

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Ricoh WG-70

 WG-4 GPS WG-70 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the WG-70.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and WG-70 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and WG-70.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older WG-4 GPS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (235 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors (235g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (240 shots)
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (235 grams)
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Ricoh WG-70
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSRicoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Ricoh WG-70
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-05 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 grams (0.52 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $210 $280