Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony RX100 III

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony RX100 III, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very well matched but the WG-50 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-50 was introduced 3 years after the RX100 III which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-50 matches up vs the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 provides external 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 RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony RX100 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-50 and the RX100 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and RX100 III is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and RX100 III.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-50 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 III will give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-50 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.