Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A99 II

Following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A99 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The WG-4 GPS was revealed 3 years earlier than the A99 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-4 GPS scores vs the A99 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Alpha A99 II. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the A99 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and A99 II is 90 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and A99 II.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 GPS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A99 II will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.