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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W510

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W510 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-6
Sony W510
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony W510

 WG-5 GPS W510 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 W510 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W510

 WG-5 GPS W510 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W510 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (236 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography details
Sony W510 Sports photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (236 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Landscape photography with Sony W510
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (240 per charge)
32
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging info
Sony W510 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (236 grams)
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W510
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
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
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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