Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TF1

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.