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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX220

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX220 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony WX220, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was announced around the same time to the WX220 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony WX220

 WG-4 GPS WX220 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WX220 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony WX220

 WG-4 GPS WX220 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the WX220.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and WX220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
MP count decent (18MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
Sony WX220 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (235 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Sports photography with Sony WX220
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (235 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
69
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography factors
Sony WX220 Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (240 per charge)
44
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Sony WX220
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (235g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony WX220
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235g (0.52 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures 210 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $210 $198