Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony RX10 IV

Here is a extensive review of the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony RX10 IV, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The WG-20 was revealed 4 years before the RX10 IV and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-20 grades vs the RX10 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-20 versus the RX10 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and RX10 IV is 93 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and RX10 IV.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-20 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will show greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older WG-20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.