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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was unveiled 4 years after the WX10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony WX10

 WG-5 GPS WX10 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WX10 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony WX10

 WG-5 GPS WX10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has exterior measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the WX10.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and WX10.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-5 GPS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography factors
Sony WX10 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (236 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors (236 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (236g)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony WX10
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236g (0.52 lb) 161g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BG1
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $200