Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W650

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W650, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was announced 2 years after the W650 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-4 GPS matches up against the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has exterior 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 W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W650 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the W650.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and W650.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-4 GPS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.