Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX100

Here is a extensive overview of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony RX100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very well matched but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") boast different sensor size.

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 18 months later than the RX100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-4 GPS grades vs the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony RX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the RX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and RX100.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 GPS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 GPS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.