Ricoh WG-4

209 reviews

May, 2024

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usability (65)
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durability (37)
screen (27)
size (22)

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focus (1)
shutter (1)
contrast (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 209 reviews of Ricoh WG-4. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the portability and screen are generally positive. The durability and performance are also appreciated, but there are some negative comments about the focus and shutter. Reviews are divided on the flash.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Ricoh WG-4 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Ricoh WG-4

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Ricoh WG-4 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the screen and price. The portability and performance also get good reviews. Views are divided on the durability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Ricoh WG-4

alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 user reviews of Ricoh WG-4 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the performance and portability. The image quality and durability are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the focus and contrast. There are some mixed comments about the flash and lens.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Ricoh WG-4

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Ricoh WG-4 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the usability, but there are some critical reviews about the portability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Ben Andrews (techradar.com)

Ricoh WG-4 GPS review

A toughened and waterproof compact camera that looks strangely familiar

Image quality at low sensitivities ; Wide-aperture lens ; Great build Useful features ; Well priced

Poor screen design ; High ISO noise ; No panorama mode or Wi-Fi ; Little to grip on to ; Almost identical to WG-3 GPS

Great build quality and useful features make the WG-4 GPS a capable action camera that also performs well and usually produces attractive images. However, it's little more than a rebranded Pentax WG-3 GPS.

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Ricoh Digital Camera WG-4

This is a small digital camera that can be used in ‘Auto' mode to give you nice images, however should you want more then it can also help you learn and set you on your way to capturing great images should you wish to progress.

The Ricoh Digital Camera WG-4 is a small Waterproof unit that follows the recent Ricoh course of having built in levels and even a clock on the face, I can see the point of knowing you are capturing a straight image on land but if you are under water...

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Ricoh WG-4

The Ricoh WG-4 has a lens that matches that of our favorite rugged camera, but its performance isn't quite as good.

Wide aperture lens. Tough, waterproof design. Built-in macro ring light. Shutter priority shooting mode.

Noisy images. On the slow side. Lacks Wi-Fi. Doesn't include dedicated charger. GPS model costs extra.

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dpreview.com)

2014-15 Waterproof Camera Roundup

Just in time for summer, a look at the 2014 crop of rugged waterproof digital cameras.

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Ricoh goes for the GoPro crowd with rugged WG-4 cameras

This update to one of the toughest point-and-shoots around is now ready to be mounted to your bike, helmet, or car.

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Ricoh WG-4 GPS and WG-4

NOTE: You might recognize this series under its former PENTAX brand name. PENTAX has decided, going forward, to focus only on interchangeable lens cameras, lenses, and sport optics. Ricoh, as a brand, has been reserved for compact cameras.

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Jack Baker (photographyblog.com)

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Review

The Ricoh WG-4 GPS is toughened and waterproof camera to take on the likes of the Canon PowerShot D30, Nikon Coolpix AW120, Olympus Tough TG-3 and Panasonic Lumix FT5. It's a direct replacement for last year's WG-3 GPS from Pentax, now rebranded by...

There’s no doubt that the Ricoh WG-4 makes a very good rugged camera. Its toughness credentials may not be the best on paper, but in the hand the WG-4 feels like it’ll survive almost anything you could throw at it.

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Mike Tomkins (imaging-resource.com)

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Review

The Ricoh WG-4 GPS follows on from last year's Pentax WG-3 GPS, and as will be immediately obvious, perhaps the most significant change for this year is the brandname. We've known for a long time that it was coming, as Ricoh has been very clear about...

The WG-series mounting accessories are available from February 2014. Pricing is set at US$20 for the camera holder, which is needed to use any of the other accessories, while the adhesive mount costs US$45, the handle bar mount costs US$40, and the...

Feb, 2014

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Very durable, fully waterproof and dust proof. Easy to see screen. Easy to grip when wet. Easy controls. Good images for a waterproof.

Back screen is plastic or polycarbonate and scratches very easily. No lens cover. Image quality good for a waterproof compact, but not as good as some good non-waterproof compacts. Belt clip scratches the screen.

Aug, 2014

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Very durable, fully waterproof and dust proof ; Easy to see screen ; Easy to grip when wet ; Easy controls ; Good images for a waterproof

Back screen is plastic or polycarbonate and scratches very easily ; No lens cover ; Image quality good for a waterproof compact, but not as good as some good non-waterproof compacts ; Belt clip scratches the screen

Jul, 2014

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