Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5000
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3N
- Renewed by Sony a5100
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5000 Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony a5000
WG-M1 | a5000 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | January 2014 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Ricoh WG-M1
a5000 | WG-M1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 115k | Crisper screen (+346k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony a5000
WG-M1 | a5000 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-09-12 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | (1×) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 1.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 420 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-65 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $2,000 | $448 |