Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX1R II
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX1R II 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
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Introduced October 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX1R
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX1R II Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WG-4 GPS was launched 20 months prior to the RX1R II making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-4 GPS matches up against the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony RX1R II
WG-4 GPS | RX1R II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
RX1R II | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Introduced | October 2015 | February 2014 | Newer by 20 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony RX1R II
WG-4 GPS | RX1R II | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the RX1R II.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and RX1R II.
As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-05 | 2015-10-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 42MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7952 x 5304 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 14cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 235 gr (0.52 lb) | 507 gr (1.12 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 97 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3204 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 220 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $210 | $3,300 |