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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W560

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W560 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W560 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W560, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 3 years after the W560 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-4 GPS scores vs the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony W560

 WG-4 GPS W560 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 W560 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W560

 WG-4 GPS W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got outer 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) whilst the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the W560.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W560 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and W560.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger WG-4 GPS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography features
Sony W560 Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
Sony W560 Landscape photography details
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (240 CIPA)
42
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W560
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 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 measurements 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235g (0.52 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $210 $139