Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX30

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony WX30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was released 2 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-4 GPS matches up versus the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the WX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and WX30.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-4 GPS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.