Ricoh WG-50 vs Zeiss ZX1

On this page, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The WG-50 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the ZX1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-50 scores against the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with physical 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) while the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-50 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-50 versus the ZX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and ZX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and ZX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-50 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver extra detail having an extra 21MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged WG-50 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.