Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX1

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 GPS was announced 4 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the HX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and HX1.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 GPS having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will provide greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.