Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H55

Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H55, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was revealed 4 years later than the H55 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-5 GPS matches up against the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS offers external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the H55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and H55.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent WG-5 GPS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.