Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W510
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2015
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- New Model is Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W510 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W510, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WG-5 GPS was released 4 years after the W510 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W510 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony W510
WG-5 GPS | W510 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | January 2011 | More modern by 50 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
W510 | WG-5 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W510
WG-5 GPS | W510 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the W510.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and W510 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and W510.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W510 Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 236 grams (0.52 lbs) | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $500 | $99 |