Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-5N

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-5N, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The WG-6 was unveiled 6 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-6 matches up vs the NEX-5N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-6 and the NEX-5N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and NEX-5N is 89 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and NEX-5N.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-6 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh WG-6 will produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 should have an advantage in sensor technology.