Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX10

Here is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively close but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 11 months later than the RX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-5 GPS grades against the RX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the RX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and RX10 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and RX10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-5 GPS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-5 GPS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.