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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very well matched but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-5 GPS was manufactured 20 months prior to the RX100 V making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS matches up against the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony RX100 V

 WG-5 GPS RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 RX100 V WG-5 GPS 
IntroducedOctober 2016February 2015Newer by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony RX100 V

 WG-5 GPS RX100 V 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the RX100 V.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and RX100 V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and RX100 V.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-5 GPS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 V will give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged WG-5 GPS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 V
41
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography details
Sony RX100 V Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (236g)
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than average (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Sports photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Travel photography with Sony RX100 V
69
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (236g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
80
lighter than average (299g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (240 shots)
70
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 V as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (236g)
81
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (299g)
no mic port
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony RX100 V
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2016-10-06
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236 gr (0.52 lbs) 299 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 240 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $998