Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H300

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony H300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was released 13 months later than the H300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the H300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and H300.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony H300 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger WG-5 GPS should have an edge in sensor innovation.