Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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40 Features
44 Overall
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90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014
(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
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Launched February 2015
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Successor is Ricoh WG-6
Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
Here, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof cameras and they are both manufactured by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-4 was revealed 12 months before the WG-5 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-4 grades versus the WG-5 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
WG-4 | WG-5 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Ricoh WG-4
WG-5 GPS | WG-4 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | February 2014 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
WG-4 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 vs the WG-5 GPS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and WG-5 GPS.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older WG-4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-02-05 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lb) | 236 grams (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 240 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $330 | $500 |