Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 II

Following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") have different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The WG-5 GPS was released 20 months after the RX100 II which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features outer dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the RX100 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and RX100 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-5 GPS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 II will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.