Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony a5100

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony a5100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-70 was introduced 5 years after the a5100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-70 matches up against the a5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-70 vs the a5100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and a5100 is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and a5100.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-70 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5100 will give more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-70 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.