Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-50

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are sold by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was released 4 years before the WG-50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-4 GPS matches up versus the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Ricoh WG-50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the WG-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and WG-50 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and WG-50.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older WG-4 GPS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.