Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony HX90V

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-80 and Sony HX90V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-80 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was released 7 years after the HX90V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-80 grades versus the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-80 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-80 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-80 and Sony HX90V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-80 versus the HX90V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-80 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-80 and HX90V.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-80 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.