Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A3000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A3000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-5 GPS was released 18 months after the A3000 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has got external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the A3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and A3000 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and A3000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-5 GPS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A3000 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.