Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX80

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The WG-4 was brought out 14 months later than the WX80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-4 grades vs the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 has physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 compared to the WX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and WX80.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-4 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.