Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX100 VI

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony RX100 VI, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very well matched but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 GPS was released 5 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-4 GPS scores versus the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the RX100 VI.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and RX100 VI.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 GPS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VI will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older WG-4 GPS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.