Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony a5100

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony a5100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-50 was revealed 2 years later than the a5100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-50 matches up versus the a5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-50 compared to the a5100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and a5100 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and a5100.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-50 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony a5100 will show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.