Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX100V
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX100V 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
- Revealed February 2014
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched October 2011
- Replacement is Sony HX200V

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX100V Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony HX100V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WG-4 GPS was revealed 2 years after the HX100V which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony HX100V
WG-4 GPS | HX100V | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | October 2011 | More modern by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
HX100V | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony HX100V
WG-4 GPS | HX100V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony HX100V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the HX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and HX100V.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer WG-4 GPS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-02-05 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 12.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 235 gr (0.52 lbs) | 577 gr (1.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-FH50 |
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 | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $210 | $429 |