Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony HX99

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony HX99, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very comparable but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-70 was released 18 months later than the HX99 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-70 grades vs the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony HX99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WG-70 compared to the HX99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and HX99.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-70 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.