Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony HX200V

Below is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony HX200V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was brought out 5 years later than the HX200V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-50 matches up versus the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 features external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony HX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WG-50 and the HX200V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and HX200V.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-50 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.