Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony HX9V

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony HX9V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was announced 5 years after the HX9V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-50 matches up against the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-50 against the HX9V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and HX9V.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.