Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W560

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W560, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 3 years after the W560 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-4 GPS scores vs the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the W560.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and W560.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger WG-4 GPS provides an edge in sensor technology.