Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony W710

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-80 versus Sony W710, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-80 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was unveiled 9 years later than the W710 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-80 grades versus the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-80 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-80 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-80 versus Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-80 versus the W710.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-80 and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-80 and W710.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-80 will have an advantage in sensor technology.