Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX400V

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX400V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was announced around the same time to the HX400V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS matches up vs the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the HX400V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and HX400V.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.