Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX300
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX300 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" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Older Model is Sony HX200V
- Later Model is Sony HX400V

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX300 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony HX300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WG-4 GPS was released 12 months later than the HX300 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-4 GPS scores vs the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony HX300
WG-4 GPS | HX300 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2013 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
HX300 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony HX300
WG-4 GPS | HX300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony HX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the HX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and HX300.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX300 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 GPS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-02-05 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 235g (0.52 lb) | 623g (1.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" 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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $210 | $339 |