Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W810

Following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony W810, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was introduced very close to the W810 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-4 matches up vs the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony W810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 compared to the W810.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and W810.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W810 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.