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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX350

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Launched February 2014
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX350, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was released within a month of the WX350 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-4 grades vs the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony WX350

 WG-4 WX350 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh WG-4

 WX350 WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony WX350

 WG-4 WX350 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 against the WX350.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and WX350.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX350 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
72
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
72
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony WX350
 Ricoh WG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-05 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 470 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $330 $270