Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T99
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T99 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
- Launched February 2015
- Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T99 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony T99
WG-5 GPS | T99 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 56 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
T99 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony T99
WG-5 GPS | T99 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T99 Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |