Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX5

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony TX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The WG-4 GPS was released 4 years after the TX5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has 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) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony TX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the TX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and TX5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and TX5.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 GPS due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will give greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.