Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony RX1R

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony RX1R, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-50 was revealed 3 years after the RX1R which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-50 grades against the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 enjoys external 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) while the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony RX1R in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WG-50 vs the RX1R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and RX1R.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-50 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R will give you more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.