Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony QX100

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony QX100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively close but the WG-50 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-50 was manufactured 3 years later than the QX100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-50 matches up against the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony QX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-50 and the QX100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and QX100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and QX100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-50 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony QX100 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger WG-50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.