Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W310

Below is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony W310, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out 4 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS grades vs the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers outer 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 W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony W310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the W310.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and W310 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and W310.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 GPS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.