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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W380

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W380 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W380 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W380, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was released 4 years later than the W380 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-4 GPS grades vs the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony W380

 WG-4 GPS W380 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 W380 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W380

 WG-4 GPS W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with physical 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 W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the W380.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and W380 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and W380.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography factors
Sony W380 Portrait photography factors
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
Sony W380 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (235 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Sports photography with Sony W380
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
69
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (235g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (240 per charge)
37
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging highlights
Sony W380 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (235 grams)
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W380
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 16MP 14MP
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
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235g (0.52 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Battery style 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $210 $44