Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX350
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
(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)
(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
Photography Glossary 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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | February 2014 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact 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.
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.
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 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.
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Portrait Comparison
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
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
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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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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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Sony WX350 Sports photography information
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
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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Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
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
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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Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
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)
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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Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
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
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
| Ricoh WG-4 | Sony 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 |