Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony HX10V

Following is a extended overview of the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony HX10V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was unveiled 5 years after the HX10V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-50 matches up versus the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-50 compared to the HX10V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and HX10V.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.