Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A3000
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A3000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony A3000
WG-4 GPS | A3000 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
A3000 | WG-4 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony A3000
WG-4 GPS | A3000 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | August 2013 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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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 |