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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX350

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony WX350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was revealed within a month of the WX350 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-4 GPS matches up versus the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony WX350

 WG-4 GPS WX350 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WX350 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony WX350

 WG-4 GPS WX350 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers 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) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the WX350.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and WX350.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX350 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
good megapixels (18MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (235g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Travel photography with Sony WX350
69
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than average (235g)
display is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (240 per charge)
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (235g)
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony WX350
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-05 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235g (0.52 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs 470 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $210 $270