Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony QX10

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony QX10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was launched 6 months later than the QX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-4 grades vs the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 versus the QX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and QX10.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony QX10 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.