Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A6400

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony A6400, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 was released 6 years before the A6400 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-4 grades versus the A6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-4 versus the A6400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and A6400 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and A6400.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6400 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.