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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W610

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W610 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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony W610
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony W610

 WG-4 W610 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 26 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Ricoh WG-4

 W610 WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony W610

 WG-4 W610 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W610 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography information
Sony W610 Portrait photography information
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony W610
 Ricoh WG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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