Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony a5000

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony a5000, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-20 was launched within a month of the a5000 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-20 grades versus the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-20 & Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 offers external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-20 and the a5000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and a5000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and a5000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-20 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a5000 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.