Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony QX1

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features physical measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the QX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and QX1 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and QX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-5 GPS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony QX1 will show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.