Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony HX200V

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony HX200V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was unveiled 2 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features external measurements 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the HX200V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and HX200V.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX200V to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent WG-5 GPS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.