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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W710

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W710 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony W710, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was introduced 14 months later than the W710 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-4 matches up versus the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony W710

 WG-4 W710 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Ricoh WG-4

 W710 WG-4 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony W710

 WG-4 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 features external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 versus the W710.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and W710.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-4 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
41
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Sony W710
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography details
Sony W710 Landscape photography details
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (240 per charge)
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging information
Sony W710 Vlogging information
36
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony W710
 Ricoh WG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2013-01-08
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 shots
Type of battery 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $330 $90