Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Launched February 2015
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Refreshed by Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Renewed by Sony A7 II
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony A7, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-5 GPS was unveiled 13 months after the A7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-5 GPS matches up vs the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony A7
WG-5 GPS | A7 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | January 2014 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
A7 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony A7
WG-5 GPS | A7 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony A7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the A7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and A7 is 90 and 78 respectively.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and A7.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-5 GPS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 will give extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7 Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Alpha A7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Alpha A7 |
Class | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2014-01-22 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 117 |
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 | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 14.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 236g (0.52 lbs) | 474g (1.04 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 90 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2248 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 340 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $500 | $798 |