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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX80

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX80 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-6
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony WX80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 2 years after the WX80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony WX80

 WG-5 GPS WX80 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 26 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WX80 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony WX80

 WG-5 GPS WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has external dimensions 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 WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the WX80.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and WX80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-5 GPS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography features
Sony WX80 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (236g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (124g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography details
Sony WX80 Sports photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Travel photography with Sony WX80
69
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (236g)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (240 shots)
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging information
Sony WX80 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (236g)
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony WX80
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236 gr (0.52 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos 240 photos
Battery type 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $276