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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(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
Sony NEX-5T
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony NEX-5T

 WG-20 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Ricoh WG-20

 NEX-5T WG-20 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper 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 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2013Same 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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography highlights
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
77
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony NEX-5T
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Alpha NEX-5T
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