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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T900

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T900 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T900 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony T900, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 5 years later than the T900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony T900

 WG-4 GPS T900 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 T900 WG-4 GPS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony T900

 WG-4 GPS T900 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony T900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the T900.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and T900 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and T900.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography features
Sony T900 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
69
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (235g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (240 shots)
36
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony T900
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235g (0.52 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $210 $300