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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
Sony NEX-5N
(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
  • Released October 2011
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony NEX-5N, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly comparable but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30W was revealed 3 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-30W grades against the NEX-5N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony NEX-5N

 WG-30W NEX-5N 
ReleasedOctober 2014October 2011More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Ricoh WG-30W

 NEX-5N WG-30W 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony NEX-5N

 WG-30W NEX-5N 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W has got outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony NEX-5N in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-30W compared to the NEX-5N.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and NEX-5N is 91 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and NEX-5N.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The WG-30W contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The fresher WG-30W will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
Sony NEX-5N Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
58
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (460 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography info
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
better than average battery life (460 CIPA)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography factors
43
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (460 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
33
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic port
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony NEX-5N
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30W Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 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 area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
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 Overall 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 shots 460 shots
Battery form 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 One One
Launch price $280 $550