Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX220

Here is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony WX220, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was announced around the same time to the WX220 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the WX220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and WX220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.