Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100

The following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony RX100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very well matched but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The WG-5 GPS was launched 2 years after the RX100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-5 GPS scores versus the RX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony RX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the RX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and RX100.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-5 GPS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent WG-5 GPS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.