Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are produced by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was revealed 7 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the WG-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and WG-70 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and WG-70.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older WG-4 GPS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.