Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX66

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony TX66, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The WG-4 was unveiled 24 months later than the TX66 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-4 scores against the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 and the TX66.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and TX66 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and TX66.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger WG-4 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.