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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A68

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A68 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
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-6
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A65
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A68 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony A68, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 8 months earlier than the A68 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-5 GPS scores vs the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony A68

 WG-5 GPS A68 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 A68 WG-5 GPS 
AnnouncedNovember 2015February 2015Newer by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony A68

 WG-5 GPS A68 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the A68.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and A68.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-5 GPS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A68 will show more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-5 GPS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography advice
Sony A68 Portrait photography advice
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography factors
Sony A68 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sports photography with Sony A68
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery power (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography information
Sony A68 Travel photography information
69
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
55
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (510 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A68 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (240 per charge)
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery power (510 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging features
Sony A68 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony A68
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony SLT-A68
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sony SLT-A68
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2015-02-10 2015-11-06
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236g (0.52 pounds) 610g (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life 240 images 510 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $581