Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony HX7V

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-80 versus Sony HX7V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-80 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was launched 10 years later than the HX7V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-80 scores vs the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-80 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-80 enjoys exterior 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 HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-80 vs the HX7V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-80 and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-80 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-80 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.