Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX100 II

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony RX100 II, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty comparable but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 GPS was released 8 months later than the RX100 II and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers external 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 RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the RX100 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and RX100 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 GPS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 II will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 GPS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.