Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony QX100

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony QX100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The WG-4 GPS was released 6 months after the QX100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-4 GPS matches up against the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony QX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the QX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and QX100 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and QX100.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony QX100 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.