Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W380

Here is a extended review of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W380, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was released 4 years later than the W380 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-4 GPS grades vs the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the W380.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and W380 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and W380.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.