Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A58

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A58, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty close but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The WG-4 GPS was announced 3 months after the A58 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A58 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the A58.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and A58 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and A58.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A58 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.