Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX10

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was introduced 2 years after the TX10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-4 GPS matches up against the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the TX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and TX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and TX10.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-4 GPS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.