Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony a5000

Here is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony a5000, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very similar but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The WG-4 GPS was manufactured around the same time to the a5000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-4 GPS matches up vs the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony a5000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the a5000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and a5000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and a5000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 GPS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a5000 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.