Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX90V

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX90V, one is 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 HX90V (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was manufactured 14 months prior to the HX90V making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-4 GPS scores vs the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers physical 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 HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony HX90V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the HX90V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and HX90V.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.