Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W800
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
38
96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
38
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
(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
Sony W800
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced February 2014
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Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W800, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-4 was revealed within a month of the W800 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-4 scores against the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony W800
| WG-4 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Ricoh WG-4
| W800 | WG-4 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony W800
| WG-4 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | February 2014 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 compared to the W800.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and W800.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W800 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
Sony W800 Portrait photography info
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
Sony W800 Street photography features
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography highlights
Sony W800 Travel photography highlights
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
lighter than competition in class (125g)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (240 shots)
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging highlights
Sony W800 Vlogging highlights
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W800 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2014-02-05 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 file format | H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | 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 |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $330 | $90 |
