Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A6400
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(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
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Released January 2019

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A6400 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony A6400, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

The WG-4 GPS was launched 6 years prior to the A6400 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the A6400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A6400 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony A6400
WG-4 GPS | A6400 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
A6400 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Released | January 2019 | ![]() | February 2014 | Newer by 60 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony A6400
WG-4 GPS | A6400 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has outer 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 Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony A6400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the A6400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and A6400 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and A6400.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6400 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-02-05 | 2019-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 235 grams (0.52 lb) | 403 grams (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | 410 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $210 | $898 |