Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony WX70

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-80 and Sony WX70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-80 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was unveiled 10 years after the WX70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-80 scores versus the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-80 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-80 enjoys outside 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-80 and Sony WX70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-80 versus the WX70.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-80 and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-80 and WX70.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-80 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.