Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX5

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was brought out 4 years after the WX5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-30W grades against the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W comes with external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-30W vs the WX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and WX5.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger WG-30W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.