Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX80

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony WX80, one is 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 WX80 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 2 years after the WX80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the WX80 with respect 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-WX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the WX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and WX80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-5 GPS will have an edge in sensor innovation.