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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A3000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A3000 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Updated by Sony a3500
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A3000 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A3000, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 GPS was released 6 months later than the A3000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the A3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony A3000

 WG-4 GPS A3000 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 A3000 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony A3000

 WG-4 GPS A3000 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2013Similar age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the A3000.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and A3000 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and A3000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 GPS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A3000 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography details
Sony A3000 Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography factors
Sony A3000 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (235g)
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography features
Sony A3000 Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
60
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Travel photography with Sony A3000
69
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (235g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
60
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (411 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (240 shots)
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging details
Sony A3000 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (235g)
26
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (411 grams)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony A3000
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Alpha A3000
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-02-05 2013-08-27
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 grams (0.52 pounds) 411 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 470 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $210 $398