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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony a5100

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2017
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony a5000
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony a5100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony a5100

 WG-50 a5100 
LaunchedMay 2017August 2014More recent by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Ricoh WG-50

 a5100 WG-50 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony a5100

 WG-50 a5100 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
Portrait photography with Sony a5100
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
72
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography features
Sony a5100 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
82
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
Sports photography with Sony a5100
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
80
good battery power (400 CIPA)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
Sony a5100 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging info
Sony a5100 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony a5100
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-50 Sony Alpha a5100
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-05-24 2014-08-17
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 179
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes On, off Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 283 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $448