Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX9

Here is a complete overview of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX9, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was unveiled 4 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the WX9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and WX9 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and WX9.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-5 GPS should have a benefit in sensor tech.