Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A230

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A230, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 GPS was introduced 4 years later than the A230 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the A230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and A230 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and A230.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 GPS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.