Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
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- 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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched February 2014
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony NEX-5T, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly comparable but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-4 was unveiled 6 months later than the NEX-5T and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-4 grades vs the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony NEX-5T
| WG-4 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Ricoh WG-4
| NEX-5T | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony NEX-5T
| WG-4 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | August 2013 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 vs the NEX-5T.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and NEX-5T is 90 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and NEX-5T.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The WG-4 features the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-02-05 | 2013-08-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) |
| 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 All around score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 images | 330 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $330 | $400 |