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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W370

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony W370, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 4 years after the W370 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony W370

 WG-4 GPS W370 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 W370 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W370

 WG-4 GPS W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony W370 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the W370.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and W370.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 GPS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony W370
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Street photography with Sony W370
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (235 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Sports photography with Sony W370
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
69
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (235g)
display is not selfie friendly
58
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (240 per charge)
37
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Sony W370
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (235 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W370
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2010-01-07
Body design 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $210 $230