Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5100
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released October 2014
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Released August 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony a5000
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5100 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-30W was brought out 2 months later than the a5100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-30W matches up vs the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony a5100
WG-30W | a5100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Ricoh WG-30W
a5100 | WG-30W | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony a5100
WG-30W | a5100 | |||
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Released | October 2014 | August 2014 | Similar generation | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W has outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-30W versus the a5100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and a5100 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and a5100.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony a5100 will give you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5100 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Alpha a5100 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-10-09 | 2014-08-17 |
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 | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 283g (0.62 pounds) |
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 All around score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 400 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $280 | $448 |