Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony RX100 IV

On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very close but the WG-50 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The WG-50 was manufactured 24 months after the RX100 IV making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-50 matches up vs the RX100 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-50 and the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and RX100 IV is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and RX100 IV.

Clearly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-50 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-50 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.