Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      BrandSonyRicoh
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A450WG-5 GPS
      Predecessor ModelRicoh WG-4 GPS
      Successor ModelRicoh WG-6
      MSRP$379/£259
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels14.6 Megapixel16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,800125 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30564608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4592 x 3056, 4592 x 2576, 3344 x 2224, 3344 x 1872, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 12804608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardExcellent, very good, good
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Clear Photo Color LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps14.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Fill
      Rear Sync
      Slow Sync
      Wireless/ High Speed Sync
      Auto
      flash off
      flash on
      auto + redeye
      on + redeye
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10010.40 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/7 EV, 1/3 EV increments) ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      DxO Low Light ISO769
      DxO Color Depth21.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.8
      DxO Overall Score66
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or wirelss (optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Dimensions137 x 104 x 81 mm (5.39 x 4.09 x 3.19")125 x 65 x 32 mm (4.92 x 2.56 x 1.26")
      Weight (inc. batteries)560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 5.5 x 3.3"
      Package Weight1.35 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Battery PackNP-FM500HD-LI92
      Battery Life1050 shots240 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor


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