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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX300

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was released 12 months later than the WX300 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-4 scores versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony WX300

 WG-4 WX300 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2013Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Ricoh WG-4

 WX300 WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony WX300

 WG-4 WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have 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") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-4 and the WX300.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and WX300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX300 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX300 Portrait photography advice
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (166g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography features
Sony WX300 Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than others in class (166 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography details
Sony WX300 Landscape photography details
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
44
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging details
Sony WX300 Vlogging details
36
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony WX300
 Ricoh WG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-05 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $330