Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony HX300 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-5 GPS has external dimensions of 125 x 65 x 32 mm (4.92 x 2.56 x 1.26″) and weighs 236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz) (including batteries). Sony HX300 has external dimensions of 130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.1 x 3.67 x 4.06″) and weighs 623 g (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and the Sony HX300. Ricoh WG-5 GPS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 28mm shorter and 71mm thinner than Sony HX300.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony HX300.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony HX300.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS is significantly lighter (387g ) than the Sony HX300 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-5 GPS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the HX300.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony HX300's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony HX300 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HX300.