Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony H55

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony H55, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was unveiled 3 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-4 matches up against the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony H55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-4 compared to the H55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and H55.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.