Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 VII

The following is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony RX100 VII, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very similar but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The WG-4 was launched 6 years prior to the RX100 VII which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-4 grades versus the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 has outer 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 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 versus the RX100 VII.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and RX100 VII is 90 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.