Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony H55
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44 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony H55 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
- Announced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
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Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony H55, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-4 was unveiled 3 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-4 matches up against the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony H55
| WG-4 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 45 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Ricoh WG-4
| H55 | WG-4 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony H55
| WG-4 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony H55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-4 compared to the H55.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and H55.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2014-02-05 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $330 | $235 |
