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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W800

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W800 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W800 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony W800, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was released very close to the W800 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-4 GPS matches up against the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony W800

		

		

			
 WG-4 GPS W800 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

		

		

			
 W800 WG-4 GPS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W800

		

		

			
 WG-4 GPS W800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the W800.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W800 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and W800.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W800 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
	
			Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony W800
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 has manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
Sony W800 Street photography details
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 heavier than competition (235g)
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
Sony W800 Sports photography details
45
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (240 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W800 as a Travel photography camera
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 environment proof
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
 heavier than competition (235g)
 does not have selfie friendly display
70
 lighter than competition (125g)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography information
Sony W800 Landscape photography information
54
 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
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 rather wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging factors
Sony W800 Vlogging factors
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 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competition (235 grams)
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 rather wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (125g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone support
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W800 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W800
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-05 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 235 grams (0.52 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $210 $90