Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W530

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W530, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was brought out 6 years later than the W530 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-50 matches up vs the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 has got outer 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 W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-50 and the W530.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer WG-50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.