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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 GPS was revealed 6 months after the NEX-5T and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-4 GPS grades vs the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony NEX-5T

 WG-4 GPS NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 NEX-5T WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony NEX-5T

 WG-4 GPS NEX-5T 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2013Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the NEX-5T.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and NEX-5T is 90 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and NEX-5T.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The WG-4 GPS includes the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF trickier.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography features
Sony NEX-5T Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (235g)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
69
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
69
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
more heavy than average (235 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
77
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography details
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging features
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (235 grams)
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony NEX-5T
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-02-05 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 (60p, 30p) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235g (0.52 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $210 $400