Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2013
- Old Model is Sony NEX-5R

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very close but the WG-20 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

The WG-20 was brought out 6 months after the NEX-5T which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-20 scores versus the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony NEX-5T
WG-20 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Ricoh WG-20
NEX-5T | WG-20 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony NEX-5T
WG-20 | NEX-5T | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2013 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the WG-20 and the NEX-5T.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and NEX-5T is 93 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and NEX-5T.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-20 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-5T will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-02-05 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164g (0.36 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 330 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $370 | $400 |