Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX150

Following is a extended overview of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX150, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was brought out 24 months after the WX150 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-4 matches up vs the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 features 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) and the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 versus the WX150.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX150 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.