Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W530

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W530, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was revealed 4 years after the W530 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys exterior 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 W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W530 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the W530.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and W530 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and W530.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.