Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5000
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5000 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
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched January 2014
- Superseded the Sony NEX-3N
- Updated by Sony a5100
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5000 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony a5000, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-30W was revealed 10 months later than the a5000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-30W matches up against the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W & Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony a5000
WG-30W | a5000 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | January 2014 | More recent by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Ricoh WG-30W
a5000 | WG-30W | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony a5000
WG-30W | a5000 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W features exterior 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 a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony a5000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30W and the a5000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and a5000 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and a5000.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a5000 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-10-09 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 420 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $280 | $448 |