Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX100 IV
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX100 IV 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
- Announced February 2014
- New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released June 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 III
- Updated by Sony RX100 V

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") come with different sensor size.

The WG-4 GPS was introduced 16 months prior to the RX100 IV which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS matches up vs the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony RX100 IV
WG-4 GPS | RX100 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
RX100 IV | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Released | June 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | Newer by 16 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony RX100 IV
WG-4 GPS | RX100 IV | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys 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 RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and RX100 IV is 90 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and RX100 IV.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-05 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 16.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 235 gr (0.52 lb) | 298 gr (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 280 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $210 | $898 |