Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX7

Here is a complete analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 was brought out 4 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-4 matches up versus the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 has exterior measurements 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 TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 against the TX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and TX7.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 will give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-4 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.