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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony RX1R II
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony RX1R II

 WG-4 GPS RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 RX1R II WG-4 GPS 
IntroducedOctober 2015February 2014Newer by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony RX1R II

 WG-4 GPS RX1R II 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography info
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
85
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography info
Sony RX1R II Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
73
screen tilts
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
Sony RX1R II Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
63
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography details
Sony RX1R II Travel photography details
69
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (220 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (507 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (240 shots)
68
manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging details
Sony RX1R II Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507 grams)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony RX1R II
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
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