Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 IV, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively similar but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 was released 16 months before the RX100 IV which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-4 grades against the RX100 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 versus the RX100 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and RX100 IV is 90 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and RX100 IV.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-4 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.