Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX5

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was unveiled 3 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-4 matches up against the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 against the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and WX5.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.