Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony T99

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony T99, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was launched 3 years later than the T99 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-4 scores versus the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 provides 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) and the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 compared to the T99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and T99 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and T99.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.