Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A6300

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony A6300, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-4 GPS was revealed 24 months before the A6300 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the A6300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony A6300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the A6300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and A6300 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and A6300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A6300 will give you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.