Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W610
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
- Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WG-4 GPS was unveiled 2 years later than the W610 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS matches up against the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W610 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony W610
| WG-4 GPS | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 26 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
| W610 | WG-4 GPS |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W610
| WG-4 GPS | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with external dimensions 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 W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the W610.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and W610.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2014-02-05 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias 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 data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 235 gr (0.52 lbs) | 113 gr (0.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 250 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $210 | $200 |