Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony HX7V

In this article, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony HX7V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was released 5 years later than the HX7V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-50 grades against the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 has got external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-50 and the HX7V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and HX7V.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.