Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX1R
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Successor is Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Renewed by Sony RX1R II
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX1R Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony RX1R, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-5 GPS was brought out 20 months later than the RX1R which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-5 GPS scores versus the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX1R Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony RX1R
WG-5 GPS | RX1R | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | June 2013 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
RX1R | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony RX1R
WG-5 GPS | RX1R | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the RX1R.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and RX1R.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-5 GPS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R will give extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-5 GPS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2013-06-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 236g (0.52 lbs) | 482g (1.06 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 91 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 270 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $500 | $2,798 |