Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Below, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are manufactured by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was released 9 months later than the WG-4 GPS and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-30W grades vs the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-30W versus the WG-4 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-30W provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.