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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A6400

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A6400 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
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony A6400
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony A6400

 WG-4 GPS A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 A6400 WG-4 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2019February 2014Newer by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer 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 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A6400 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
81
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography info
Sony A6400 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (235g)
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Sports photography with Sony A6400
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
76
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Travel photography with Sony A6400
69
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than average (235g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
87
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Sony A6400
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (235g)
80
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
no image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony A6400
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Alpha a6400
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