Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A65

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony A65, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 2 years later than the A65 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS matches up against the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony A65 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the A65.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and A65 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and A65.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 GPS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A65 will produce more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.