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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out 7 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony ZV-1

 WG-4 GPS ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 ZV-1 WG-4 GPS 
IntroducedMay 2020February 2014More modern by 76 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony ZV-1

 WG-4 GPS ZV-1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers physical measurements 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 ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the ZV-1.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 GPS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography factors
41
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
85
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography highlights
69
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
screen is not selfie friendly
81
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (240 shots)
70
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
86
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony ZV-1
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony ZV-1
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2020-05-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 grams (0.52 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $210 $750