Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX200V

Here is a in depth review of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX200V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was introduced 7 years later than the HX200V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-70 matches up versus the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 has outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-70 versus the HX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and HX200V.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX200V to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer WG-70 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.