Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony RX1R

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony RX1R, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-4 GPS was manufactured 8 months after the RX1R and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-4 GPS grades vs the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony RX1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the RX1R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and RX1R.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 GPS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R will resolve more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 GPS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.