Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S930
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S930 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony S930, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-4 GPS was launched 5 years after the S930 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S930 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony S930
WG-4 GPS | S930 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2009 | Newer by 62 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 112k | Clearer display (+348k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
S930 | WG-4 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony S930
WG-4 GPS | S930 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony S930 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the S930.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and S930.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 GPS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S930 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 1/8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 235 gr (0.52 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $210 | $219 |