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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W320

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W320 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W320 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony W320, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 4 years later than the W320 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-4 GPS scores versus the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony W320

 WG-4 GPS W320 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 W320 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W320

 WG-4 GPS W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony W320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the W320.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and W320.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 GPS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
Sony W320 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
Sony W320 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
Sony W320 Travel photography information
69
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
66
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography advice
Sony W320 Landscape photography advice
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (240 per charge)
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Sony W320
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
26
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W320
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-05 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235g (0.52 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $210 $269