Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony WX5

Below is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-80 versus Sony WX5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the WG-80 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was introduced 12 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-80 matches up against the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-80 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-80 features outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-80 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-80 and the WX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-80 and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-80 and WX5.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-80 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-80 will have an edge in sensor tech.