Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V 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
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
(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

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.

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony RX100 V
WG-5 GPS | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
RX100 V | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Introduced | October 2016 | ![]() | February 2015 | Newer by 20 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony RX100 V
WG-5 GPS | RX100 V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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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 |