Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX55

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX55, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was revealed 2 years after the TX55 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-4 grades versus the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 vs the TX55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and TX55 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and TX55.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-4 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.