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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • Launched February 2014
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX400V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was introduced at a similar time to the HX400V so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-4 matches up against the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony HX400V

 WG-4 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Ricoh WG-4

 HX400V WG-4 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony HX400V

 WG-4 HX400V 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 features physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 and the HX400V.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and HX400V.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX400V to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (2.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
72
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (240 per charge)
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging advice
Sony HX400V Vlogging advice
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony HX400V
 Ricoh WG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-05 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $330 $448