Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX200V

Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony HX200V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was announced 22 months later than the HX200V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-4 grades against the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 compared to the HX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and HX200V.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.