Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX50

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX50, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was brought out 2 years after the WX50 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-20 matches up vs the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-20 and the WX50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and WX50.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX50 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-20 should have an advantage in sensor technology.