Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony a5100

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony a5100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The WG-5 GPS was unveiled 6 months after the a5100 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-5 GPS matches up vs the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has got exterior measurements 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 a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the a5100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and a5100 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and a5100.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-5 GPS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony a5100 will deliver greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.