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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX100V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony HX100V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony HX100V

 WG-4 GPS HX100V 
LaunchedFebruary 2014October 2011More modern by 28 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 HX100V WG-4 GPS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony HX100V

 WG-4 GPS HX100V 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX100V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography features
Sony HX100V Portrait photography features
41
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Street photography with Sony HX100V
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (235g)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography features
Sony HX100V Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
69
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
heavier than others in class (235g)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (577 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX100V Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
47
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging info
Sony HX100V Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
25
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (577g)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony HX100V
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
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