Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX220

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony WX220, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was brought out 13 months after the WX220 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-5 GPS scores against the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS offers outside measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony WX220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the WX220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and WX220.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX220 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-5 GPS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.