Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony WX5

Below is a extended overview of the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony WX5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was introduced 7 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-6 grades against the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 features outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-6 versus the WX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and WX5 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to produce more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.