Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX10V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony HX10V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was announced 24 months later than the HX10V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-4 GPS scores versus the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the HX10V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and HX10V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 GPS should have a benefit in sensor tech.