Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX80

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was launched 24 months after the HX80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-6 matches up vs the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 comes with outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-6 versus the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and HX80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and HX80.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.