Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W560

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W560, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was brought out 6 years after the W560 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-50 matches up vs the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 features 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 W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-50 and the W560.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and W560.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer WG-50 should have an advantage in sensor technology.