Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX1

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor size.

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The WG-4 was revealed 4 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-4 grades vs the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 comes with outer dimensions 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 WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 compared to the WX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and WX1.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 will provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.