Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W620

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W620, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out 2 years later than the W620 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-4 GPS matches up versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys physical 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony W620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the W620.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and W620.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 GPS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.