Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX400V

Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony HX400V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was announced 6 years later than the HX400V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-70 grades against the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 has physical dimensions 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 HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-70 and the HX400V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and HX400V.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 provides an edge in sensor tech.