Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 VA
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 VA 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
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced July 2018
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 VA, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-4 was brought out 5 years before the RX100 VA and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-4 grades against the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony RX100 VA
WG-4 | RX100 VA |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Ricoh WG-4
RX100 VA | WG-4 | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | February 2014 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony RX100 VA
WG-4 | RX100 VA | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 features external measurements 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 Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 against the RX100 VA.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and RX100 VA is 90 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and RX100 VA.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-05 | 2018-07-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 pounds) | 299g (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
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 pictures | 220 pictures |
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 Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $330 | $998 |