Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony RX100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very close but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 was launched 18 months later than the RX100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-4 matches up versus the RX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. 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 RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony RX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 versus the RX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and RX100.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.