Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX10

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony WX10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was revealed 9 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-70 scores against the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 features external 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 WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony WX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-70 compared to the WX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and WX10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer WG-70 provides an edge in sensor tech.