Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX200V

Following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX200V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was brought out 2 years after the TX200V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-4 scores versus the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys external 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 TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 vs the TX200V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and TX200V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.