Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony QX1

Following is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony QX1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The WG-4 GPS was manufactured 7 months earlier than the QX1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony QX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the QX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and QX1 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and QX1.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 GPS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony QX1 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.