Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony NEX-5T

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony NEX-5T, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively close but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The WG-70 was manufactured 6 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-70 grades versus the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys physical measurements 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 NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-70 versus the NEX-5T.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and NEX-5T is 91 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The WG-70 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more challenging. The younger WG-70 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.