Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W310

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W310, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was manufactured 5 years after the W310 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-5 GPS matches up vs the W310 in regards to 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-W310. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with 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) and the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the W310.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and W310 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and W310.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.