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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX350

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

		

		

			
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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
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 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