Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony G3

Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony G3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was manufactured 8 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-50 matches up versus the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony G3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-50 and the G3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and G3.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to render more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.