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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W610

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W610 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W610 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W610, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was revealed 3 years after the W610 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony W610

 WG-5 GPS W610 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 38 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 W610 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W610

 WG-5 GPS W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the W610.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and W610.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-5 GPS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (236g)
56
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography highlights
Sony W610 Sports photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Travel photography with Sony W610
69
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors (236 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (113g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (240 shots)
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging details
Sony W610 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competitors (236g)
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W610
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-10 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236 grams (0.52 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $200