Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX100 V

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX100 V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively similar but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-4 GPS was revealed 3 years before the RX100 V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-4 GPS scores vs the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the RX100 V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and RX100 V is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and RX100 V.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 V will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.