Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A77 II

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony A77 II, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The WG-4 GPS was launched 3 months prior to the A77 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS matches up vs the A77 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with outer dimensions 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 A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony A77 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the A77 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and A77 II is 90 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and A77 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 GPS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A77 II will give greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.