Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony HX80

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony HX80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 13 months prior to the HX80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-5 GPS matches up versus the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS offers external measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the HX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and HX80.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older WG-5 GPS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.