Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W560

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W560, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was revealed 4 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS offers external measurements 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 W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the W560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and W560.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.