Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are built by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was introduced 9 months after the WG-4 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-30 grades vs the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30 against the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-30 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.