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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T99

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released July 2010
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T99 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony T99, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was released 4 years later than the T99 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony T99

 WG-5 GPS T99 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2010Fresher by 56 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 T99 WG-5 GPS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony T99

 WG-5 GPS T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS provides external 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) whilst the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony T99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the T99.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and T99 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and T99.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony T99
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography features
Sony T99 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (236g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography factors
Sony T99 Sports photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography factors
Sony T99 Travel photography factors
69
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography details
Sony T99 Landscape photography details
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Vlogging with Sony T99
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony T99
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-10 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236 gr (0.52 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $179