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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX300

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX300 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
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony HX300
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony HX300

 WG-4 GPS HX300 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2013Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 HX300 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony HX300

 WG-4 GPS HX300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
Sony HX300 Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
Sony HX300 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (235g)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
Sony HX300 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very 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 HX300
69
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competition (235g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
54
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (623 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography factors
Sony HX300 Landscape photography factors
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Sony HX300
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (235 grams)
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (623g)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony HX300
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
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