Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 II

Following is a in depth review of the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony RX100 II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty close but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-4 was introduced 8 months after the RX100 II and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-4 scores against the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 features external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 versus the RX100 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and RX100 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 II will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer WG-4 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.