Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony NEX-5N

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony NEX-5N, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-50 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-50 was manufactured 5 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-50 grades vs the NEX-5N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-50 versus the NEX-5N.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and NEX-5N is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and NEX-5N.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The WG-50 has the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The more recent WG-50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.