Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX1

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony HX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor measurements.

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The WG-70 was revealed 10 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-70 grades against the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 has exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony HX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-70 versus the HX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and HX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-70 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-70 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger WG-70 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.