Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony NEX-5T

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-30W was introduced 14 months after the NEX-5T which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-30W scores versus the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30W and the NEX-5T.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and NEX-5T is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and NEX-5T.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The WG-30W has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more modern WG-30W will have a benefit in sensor innovation.