Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W730

In this article, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony W730, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was introduced 14 months later than the W730 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-4 GPS grades vs the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has outside 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 W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the W730.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and W730.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger WG-4 GPS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.