Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony HX300

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony HX300, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was manufactured 4 years after the HX300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-50 grades vs the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony HX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-50 compared to the HX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and HX300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and HX300.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX300 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.