Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W810

Here is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W810, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was brought out 14 months later than the W810 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-5 GPS scores versus the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has 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) while the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the W810.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and W810.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W810 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent WG-5 GPS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.