Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony WX500

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-80 and Sony WX500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-80 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was revealed 7 years later than the WX500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-80 grades versus the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-80 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-80 features exterior 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 WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-80 and Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-80 versus the WX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-80 and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-80 and WX500.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX500 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger WG-80 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.