Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX1R II

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony RX1R II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The WG-5 GPS was announced 8 months prior to the RX1R II and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-5 GPS scores versus the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has outer 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) and the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the RX1R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and RX1R II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-5 GPS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will resolve extra detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged WG-5 GPS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.