Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX5

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony WX5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was introduced 3 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-20 scores against the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-20 and the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and WX5.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-20 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-20 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.