Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W370
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W370 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
- Announced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W370 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W370, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WG-4 was launched 4 years after the W370 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-4 scores versus the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony W370
WG-4 | W370 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 50 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh WG-4
W370 | WG-4 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony W370
WG-4 | W370 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 has external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 and the W370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and W370.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger WG-4 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $330 | $230 |