Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony a1
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41
61 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Announced January 2021
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony a1 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony a1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) use different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-4 was manufactured 8 years prior to the a1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-4 matches up against the a1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony a1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony a1
WG-4 | a1 |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Ricoh WG-4
a1 | WG-4 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2021 | February 2014 | More recent by 84 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 460k | Clearer screen (+980k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony a1
WG-4 | a1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony a1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 compared to the a1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and a1 is 90 and 61 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and a1.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a1 will produce extra detail due to its extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older WG-4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony a1 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Alpha a1 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Alpha a1 |
Class | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-02-05 | 2021-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 8640 x 5760 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 133 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,437k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.9x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 30.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/400s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 7680x4320 |
Video format | H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 737 gr (1.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
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 | 530 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $330 | $6,498 |