Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W350
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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36 Features
25 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2014
- Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W350 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony W350, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WG-4 GPS was launched 4 years after the W350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony W350
WG-4 GPS | W350 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 50 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
W350 | WG-4 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W350
WG-4 GPS | W350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS provides external 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) and the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony W350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the W350.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and W350 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and W350.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-4 GPS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W350 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-02-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
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 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 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
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 range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | 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 rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 235g (0.52 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $210 | $200 |