Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W650

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W650, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was brought out 2 years after the W650 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-4 grades against the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 offers 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 compared to the W650.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and W650.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-4 should have a benefit in sensor tech.