Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Here, we will be comparing the Pentax Efina and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Efina was brought out 8 months earlier than the WG-4 GPS and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Efina matches up versus the WG-4 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax Efina comes with outside measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Efina against the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and WG-4 GPS is 97 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Efina will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.