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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony WX10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was released 3 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-4 grades vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony WX10

 WG-4 WX10 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 38 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Ricoh WG-4

 WX10 WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony WX10

 WG-4 WX10 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 vs the WX10.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and WX10.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-4 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
Sony WX10 Portrait photography info
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
Sony WX10 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography information
Sony WX10 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography factors
Sony WX10 Travel photography factors
72
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony WX10
 Ricoh WG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 161g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Cost at release $330 $200