Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Nikon D3500

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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Nikon D3500

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh WG-4 GPS Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Ricoh WG-4 GPS advantages over Nikon D3500

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
33 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 100 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Nikon D3500 advantages over Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1550 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
922k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
5.1 fps vs 1.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

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Great image quality for its class; Excellent high ISO performance for APS-C; Fast single-shot AF speeds; Compact, easy to use design; Incredible value at under $500 with lens.
11-point AF system feels out-dated; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Below average viewfinder coverage accuracy; No touchscreen; Limited wireless features.
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The Competition

Compared to Pentax WG-3

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Pentax WG-3

$380
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in GPS

$289
1/2.3 inch

Compare Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Pentax WG-3

Nikon D3500

Pentax WG-3

$623
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$289
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Pentax WG-3

Compared to Pentax WG-3 GPS

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Pentax WG-3 GPS

$380
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

$229
1/2.3 inch

Compare Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Nikon D3500

Pentax WG-3 GPS

$623
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$229
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Compared to Ricoh WG-4

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Ricoh WG-4

$380
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4

Nikon D3500

Ricoh WG-4

$623
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$330
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Ricoh WG-4

Compared to Canon SL2

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Canon SL2

$380
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Canon SL2

Nikon D3500

Canon SL2

$623
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Canon SL2

Compared to Canon SL3

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Canon SL3

$380
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$632
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Canon SL3

Nikon D3500

Canon SL3

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

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