Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX100V

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX100V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was launched 3 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-4 scores versus the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 has external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 versus the TX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and TX100V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-4 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.