Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H200
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H200 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
- Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2013

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H200 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WG-4 GPS was introduced 14 months after the H200 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony H200
WG-4 GPS | H200 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 14 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
H200 | WG-4 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony H200
WG-4 GPS | H200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the H200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and H200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and H200.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony H200 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 GPS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H200 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-02-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | 235g (0.52 lbs) | 530g (1.17 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
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 | 240 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | D-LI92 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $210 | $250 |