Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A35
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
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Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony A35, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively close but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe WG-4 was launched 2 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-4 matches up versus the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony A35
| WG-4 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | September 2011 | Fresher by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Ricoh WG-4
| A35 | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony A35
| WG-4 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 comes with 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 A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 compared to the A35.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and A35.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The WG-4 has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more modern WG-4 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-4 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-4 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2014-02-05 | 2011-09-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) | 415 grams (0.91 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 photographs | 440 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $330 | $598 |