Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX80

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was announced 7 years later than the WX80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-70 scores against the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 provides outer 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) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-70 and the WX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and WX80.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-70 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.