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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W710

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W710 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W710, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was manufactured 14 months later than the W710 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-4 GPS matches up versus the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony W710

 WG-4 GPS W710 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 14 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 W710 WG-4 GPS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W710

 WG-4 GPS W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys outside 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) and the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the W710.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and W710.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-4 GPS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography advice
Sony W710 Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography features
Sony W710 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (235 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (114g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
heavier than average (235 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (114g)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (240 shots)
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than average (235 grams)
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W710
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-05 2013-01-08
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 235g (0.52 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $210 $90