Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX350
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![Ricoh WG-5 GPS front Ricoh WG-5 GPS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-5-GPS/Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-front.jpg)
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Refreshed by Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony WX300
- Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX350 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony WX350, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The WG-5 GPS was released 13 months later than the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony WX350
WG-5 GPS | WX350 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
WX350 | WG-5 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony WX350
WG-5 GPS | WX350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the WX350.
![Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX350 size comparison Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX350 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX350-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.
![Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX350-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and WX350.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX350 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX350-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX350-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 images | 470 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $500 | $270 |