Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V
90 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
42
89 Imaging
53 Features
80 Overall
63
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- Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
RX100 V | WG-5 GPS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
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
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony 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 |