Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 V

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very similar but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 was introduced 3 years prior to the RX100 V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-4 grades versus the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 provides physical 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) and the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 vs the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and RX100 V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 V will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older WG-4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.