Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX100 IV

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") come with different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The WG-4 GPS was introduced 16 months prior to the RX100 IV which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS matches up vs the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and RX100 IV is 90 and 89 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and RX100 IV.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS is going to be behind in sensor technology.