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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX99

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX99, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively close but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 was revealed 5 years earlier than the HX99 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-4 grades versus the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony HX99

 WG-4 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Ricoh WG-4

 HX99 WG-4 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2014Fresher by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony HX99

 WG-4 HX99 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen sizing

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 versus the HX99.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and HX99 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and HX99.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older WG-4 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX99 Portrait photography advice
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
Sony HX99 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (242 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography features
Sony HX99 Travel photography features
72
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (242g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
58
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
image stabilization
decent MP (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
76
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (242 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony HX99
 Ricoh WG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-05 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
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 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 242 gr (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 shots 360 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $330 $469