Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony a5000

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony a5000, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively close but the WG-50 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The WG-50 was brought out 3 years later than the a5000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-50 matches up against the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 has exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony a5000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-50 compared to the a5000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and a5000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and a5000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-50 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony a5000 will result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.