Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony HX20V

Following is a thorough overview of the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony HX20V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was launched 4 years after the HX20V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-50 scores versus the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 has outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-50 versus the HX20V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and HX20V.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX20V to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.