Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony HX400V

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony HX400V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-5 GPS was revealed 13 months later than the HX400V making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS matches up vs the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has got outer measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the HX400V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and HX400V.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX400V to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.