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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TF1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TF1 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-6
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TF1, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was brought out 20 months later than the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-5 GPS matches up against the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony TF1

 WG-5 GPS TF1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015June 2013More recent by 20 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 TF1 WG-5 GPS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony TF1

 WG-5 GPS TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys outside measurements 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 TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the TF1.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and TF1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger WG-5 GPS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (236 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
69
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (236 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (152g)
environment sealing
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (240 per charge)
40
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than competition (236g)
33
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony TF1
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2015-02-10 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236 grams (0.52 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $266