Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX7V

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony HX7V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was introduced 8 years later than the HX7V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-70 grades against the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony HX7V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-70 against the HX7V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and HX7V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-70 should have an advantage in sensor technology.