Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched October 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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Below, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony NEX-5N, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very comparable but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-30 was revealed 3 years later than the NEX-5N and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-30 scores vs the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony NEX-5N
| WG-30 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2014 |  | October 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Ricoh WG-30
| NEX-5N | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony NEX-5N
| WG-30 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-30 versus the NEX-5N.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and NEX-5N is 91 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and NEX-5N.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The WG-30 features the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The newer WG-30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-10-09 | 2011-10-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photographs | 460 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $428 | $550 |