Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX30

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony WX30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was launched 3 years after the WX30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-5 GPS grades against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has outside 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the WX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and WX30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-5 GPS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.