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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W810

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W810 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-6
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W810 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W810, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was brought out 14 months later than the W810 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-5 GPS scores versus the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony W810

 WG-5 GPS W810 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2014Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 W810 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W810

 WG-5 GPS W810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the W810.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and W810.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W810 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent WG-5 GPS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony W810
41
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography advice
Sony W810 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (236 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sports photography with Sony W810
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Travel photography with Sony W810
69
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competition (236g)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
41
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competition (236g)
32
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony W810
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-10 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236g (0.52 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $100