Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W650

Here is a complete overview of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W650, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 3 years later than the W650 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS matches up vs the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS offers external measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W650 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the W650.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and W650.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-5 GPS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.