Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5000

Following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony a5000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The WG-M1 was launched 9 months after the a5000 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-M1 scores versus the a5000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 features physical dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony a5000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-M1 versus the a5000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and a5000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and a5000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-M1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a5000 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher WG-M1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.