Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony a3500

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony a3500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled within a month of the a3500 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS scores vs the a3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with external 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 a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony a3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the a3500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and a3500 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and a3500.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 GPS with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a3500 will give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.