Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX50V

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony HX50V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was introduced 10 months later than the HX50V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has outer 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 HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and HX50V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.