Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W550

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W550, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was brought out 8 years after the W550 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-70 grades against the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 has external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-70 vs the W550.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and W550 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and W550.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-70 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.