Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Revealed September 2014
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Below is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony NEX-5T, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty close but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-M1 was unveiled 13 months later than the NEX-5T which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-M1 grades vs the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony NEX-5T
| WG-M1 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2014 |  | August 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Ricoh WG-M1
| NEX-5T | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony NEX-5T
| WG-M1 | NEX-5T |
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with outer dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 and the NEX-5T.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and NEX-5T is 91 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and NEX-5T.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-M1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-09-12 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 800 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | (1×) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 1.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | - | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190g (0.42 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
| Dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photos | 330 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB-65 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $2,000 | $400 |