Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6

Following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are produced by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was released 5 years before the WG-6 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the WG-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and WG-6.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.