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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A65

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A65 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Later Model is Sony A68
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A65 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony A65, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 2 years later than the A65 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS matches up against the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony A65

 WG-4 GPS A65 
LaunchedFebruary 2014November 2011More recent by 28 months

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 A65 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony A65

 WG-4 GPS A65 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys outside dimensions 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 A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the A65.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A65 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and A65 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and A65.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 GPS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A65 will produce more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony A65
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography features
Sony A65 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (235g)
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
Sony A65 Travel photography information
69
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography information
Sony A65 Landscape photography information
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Sony A65 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (235g)
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony A65
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony SLT-A65
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-02-05 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 10.00 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235g (0.52 lb) 622g (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life 240 photos 560 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $210 $700