Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony HX80

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony HX80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-50 was launched 15 months after the HX80 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-50 matches up against the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 offers physical 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) and the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony HX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-50 and the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and HX80.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.