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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W800

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W800 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W800, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was launched 13 months later than the W800 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony W800

 WG-5 GPS W800 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2014Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 W800 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W800

 WG-5 GPS W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the W800.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and W800.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher WG-5 GPS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography information
Sony W800 Portrait photography information
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
good MP (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography advice
Sony W800 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography information
Sony W800 Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Travel photography with Sony W800
69
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (236 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
Sony W800 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
41
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (236 grams)
33
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W800
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-10 2014-02-13
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 236g (0.52 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Style of battery 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
Type of storage 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 $90