Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W620

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W620, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was unveiled 5 years later than the W620 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-50 scores against the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 has outside 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) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-50 versus the W620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and W620.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.