Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony a5100

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony a5100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The WG-4 was revealed 6 months prior to the a5100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-4 scores versus the a5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 features outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 vs the a5100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and a5100 is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and a5100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony a5100 will provide extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively.