Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TF1

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out 8 months after the TF1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account 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") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the TF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and TF1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer WG-4 GPS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.