Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T900
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T900 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
- Introduced February 2015
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Updated by Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Launched February 2009

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T900 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T900, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WG-5 GPS was revealed 6 years after the T900 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T900 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony T900
WG-5 GPS | T900 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 73 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
T900 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony T900
WG-5 GPS | T900 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features physical measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the T900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and T900 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and T900.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-5 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T900 Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 236 gr (0.52 pounds) | 143 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $500 | $300 |