Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W800

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W800, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was revealed within a month of the W800 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-4 scores against the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 compared to the W800.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and W800.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W800 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.