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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A35

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A35 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A35 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony A35, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very similar but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 2 years after the A35 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony A35

 WG-4 GPS A35 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2011Newer by 29 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 A35 WG-4 GPS 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony A35

 WG-4 GPS A35 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys external 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) and the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the A35.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and A35.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The more modern WG-4 GPS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography information
Sony A35 Portrait photography information
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Street photography with Sony A35
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (235g)
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (415 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
bad battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (235g)
display is not selfie friendly
58
lighter than competition (415 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (440 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (440 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Sony A35
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (235g)
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
lighter than competition (415g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony A35
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony SLT-A35
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-02-05 2011-09-20
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235g (0.52 pounds) 415g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life 240 photos 440 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $210 $598