Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W620

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony W620, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was manufactured 3 years after the W620 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-5 GPS scores vs the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has physical 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 W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the W620.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and W620.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger WG-5 GPS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.