Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 III

Below is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony RX100 III, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly close but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 10 months later than the RX100 III so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS scores vs the RX100 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS provides outside measurements 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 RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the RX100 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and RX100 III is 90 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and RX100 III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-5 GPS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 III will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger WG-5 GPS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.