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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7S II

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-6
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7S
  • Successor is Sony A7S III
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7S II Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony A7S II, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-5 GPS was announced 8 months earlier than the A7S II so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS matches up versus the A7S II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony A7S II

 WG-5 GPS A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 A7S II WG-5 GPS 
AnnouncedOctober 2015February 2015More recent by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony A7S II

 WG-5 GPS A7S II 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the A7S II.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and A7S II is 90 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and A7S II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-5 GPS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older WG-5 GPS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
focusing manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Street photography with Sony A7S II
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography advice
Sony A7S II Sports photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery (370 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography advice
Sony A7S II Travel photography advice
69
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
49
weather proofing
low battery (370 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S II Landscape photography highlights
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (240 CIPA)
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Vlogging with Sony A7S II
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony A7S II
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sony Alpha A7S II
Type Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-02-10 2015-10-12
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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 6400 102400
Max boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 169
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest 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" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 236 gr (0.52 lbs) 627 gr (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 240 photos 370 photos
Form of battery 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 shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $500 $2,767