Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony WX70

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony WX70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was manufactured 2 years after the WX70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-4 GPS matches up vs the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with 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) while the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the WX70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and WX70.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer WG-4 GPS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.