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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H400

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H400 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-6
Sony H400
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony H400

 WG-5 GPS H400 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2014More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 H400 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony H400

 WG-5 GPS H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kExact 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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H400 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography information
Sony H400 Portrait photography information
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography features
Sony H400 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (236g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography info
Sony H400 Travel photography info
69
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (236g)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (628g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Landscape photography with Sony H400
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (240 shots)
44
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging details
Sony H400 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (236g)
26
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
has microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competitors (628 grams)
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony H400
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
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