Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A6100

Following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A6100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-4 was introduced 6 years prior to the A6100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-4 matches up vs the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A6100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 and the A6100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and A6100 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and A6100.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A6100 will offer extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.