Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX50V

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX50V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was revealed 4 years later than the HX50V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-6 grades against the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 against the HX50V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and HX50V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and HX50V.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.