Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Let's look closer at the Ricoh CX6 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was brought out 3 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CX6 scores versus the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX6 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the CX6 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older CX6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.