Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-5R

The following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony NEX-5R, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is relatively close but the WG-20 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-20 was released 18 months after the NEX-5R which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-20 matches up versus the NEX-5R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 has exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-20 compared to the NEX-5R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and NEX-5R is 93 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-20 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-5R will render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-20 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.