Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX100 VII

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony RX100 VII, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly close but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 GPS was introduced 6 years before the RX100 VII which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the RX100 VII when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has exterior measurements 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 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and RX100 VII is 90 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and RX100 VII.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.