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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W510

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W510 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W510 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W510, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was launched 3 years later than the W510 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS matches up against the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony W510

 WG-4 GPS W510 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 38 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 W510 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W510

 WG-4 GPS W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers exterior dimensions 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 W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the W510.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and W510 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and W510.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 GPS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony W510
41
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography info
Sony W510 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
Sony W510 Sports photography details
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
Sony W510 Travel photography information
69
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition (235g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Landscape photography with Sony W510
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (240 per charge)
32
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging features
Sony W510 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W510
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235g (0.52 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $210 $99