Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony WX50

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-80 and Sony WX50, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-80 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was launched 10 years after the WX50 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-80 matches up against the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-80 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-80 comes with outside measurements 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 WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-80 and Sony WX50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-80 and the WX50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-80 and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-80 and WX50.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.