Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony WX80

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony WX80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was launched 5 years later than the WX80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-6 grades vs the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-6 versus the WX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and WX80 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and WX80.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer WG-6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.