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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T900

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
Sony T900
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony T900

 WG-5 GPS T900 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2009Newer by 73 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 T900 WG-5 GPS 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony T900

 WG-5 GPS T900 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography features
Sony T900 Portrait photography features
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography information
Sony T900 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (236 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography info
Sony T900 Sports photography info
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Travel photography with Sony T900
69
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (236 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (240 shots)
36
manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging info
Sony T900 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (236 grams)
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony T900
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
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