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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
46 Overall
43

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • New Model is Sony HX20V
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony HX10V Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony HX10V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was brought out 2 years after the HX10V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-5 GPS scores against the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 WG-5 GPS HX10V 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2012More modern by 36 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

		

		

			
 HX10V WG-5 GPS 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 WG-5 GPS HX10V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has exterior measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the HX10V.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony HX10V size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and HX10V.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-5 GPS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography features
Sony HX10V Portrait photography features
41
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
38
 good megapixels (18MP)
 features face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography info
Sony HX10V Street photography info
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than others in class (236 grams)
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (234 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
49
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (240 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
49
 incredible zoom range (24-400mm  16.7 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
69
 environment proofing
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
 heavier than others in class (236g)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
 lighter than competitors (234 grams)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (400mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography features
Sony HX10V Landscape photography features
54
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
45
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging information
Sony HX10V Vlogging information
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic support
 heavier than others in class (236 grams)
34
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (234 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony HX10V
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 236 gr (0.52 pounds) 234 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photos 320 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $500 $616