Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX150
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2012
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX150 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony WX150, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-4 GPS was announced 24 months after the WX150 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-4 GPS matches up against the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX150 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony WX150
WG-4 GPS | WX150 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 24 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
WX150 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony WX150
WG-4 GPS | WX150 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers outer 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 WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the WX150.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and WX150.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX150 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-4 GPS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 235 grams (0.52 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 images | 240 images |
Form 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $210 | $300 |