Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W570

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W570, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 4 years later than the W570 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys 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 W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W570 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the W570.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and W570.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-5 GPS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.