Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W550

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W550, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out 2 years after the W550 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-4 GPS scores versus the W550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the W550.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and W550 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and W550.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 GPS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.