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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S950

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S950 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony S950, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was announced 5 years later than the S950 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-4 GPS matches up against the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony S950

 WG-4 GPS S950 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 61 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 S950 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony S950

 WG-4 GPS S950 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS provides outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the S950.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and S950.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-4 GPS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
Sony S950 Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography highlights
Sony S950 Sports photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Travel photography with Sony S950
69
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography factors
Sony S950 Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (240 shots)
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Sony S950
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
9
no video
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony S950
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 gr (0.52 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $210 $130