Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony T110

On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony T110, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the T110 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was revealed 6 years after the T110 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-50 grades against the T110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony T110 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony T110 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-50 and the T110.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and T110 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and T110.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.