Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-5
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Announced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- Updated by Sony NEX-5N
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Below is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very comparable but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-M1 was announced 4 years later than the NEX-5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-M1 matches up vs the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony NEX-5
| WG-M1 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 52 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| NEX-5 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony NEX-5
| WG-M1 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides outer measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-M1 and the NEX-5.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and NEX-5 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and NEX-5.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The WG-M1 has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The younger WG-M1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2014-09-12 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 800 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | (1×) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 1.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 115 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 287 gr (0.63 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photos | 330 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-65 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $2,000 | $599 |