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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W330

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W330 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W330 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony W330, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was announced 4 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony W330

 WG-4 GPS W330 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 W330 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W330

 WG-4 GPS W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the W330.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and W330 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and W330.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 GPS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
Sony W330 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (235g)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
Sony W330 Travel photography information
69
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (235g)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography advice
Sony W330 Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
37
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging features
Sony W330 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (235g)
26
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W330
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-05 2010-01-07
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235g (0.52 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $210 $170