Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W610
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W610 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
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W610 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W610, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WG-4 was launched 2 years later than the W610 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-4 matches up versus the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony W610
WG-4 | W610 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 26 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Ricoh WG-4
W610 | WG-4 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony W610
WG-4 | W610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 versus the W610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and W610.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger WG-4 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 pounds) | 113g (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $330 | $200 |