Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX80

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was brought out 3 years prior to the HX80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-4 matches up vs the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-4 compared to the HX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and HX80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX80 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 will be behind in sensor tech.