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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony QX1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony QX1 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-6
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony QX1 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony QX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The WG-5 GPS was announced 6 months later than the QX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-5 GPS grades against the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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