Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX10 III

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony RX10 III, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 GPS was introduced 3 years prior to the RX10 III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the RX10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers exterior dimensions 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 RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the RX10 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and RX10 III is 90 and 53 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and RX10 III.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 GPS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX10 III will show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older WG-4 GPS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.