Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H400
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H400 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
- Revealed February 2015
- Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- New Model is Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Launched February 2014

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H400 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H400, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The WG-5 GPS was unveiled 13 months later than the H400 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-5 GPS grades against the H400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H400 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony H400
WG-5 GPS | H400 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
H400 | WG-5 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony H400
WG-5 GPS | H400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the H400.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and H400 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and H400.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger WG-5 GPS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H400 Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1280 X 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) | 628 grams (1.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $268 |