Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A580

In this article, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony A580, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively close but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-4 was manufactured 2 years later than the A580 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-4 scores against the A580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 has outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-4 versus the A580.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and A580 is 90 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and A580.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The WG-4 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field harder. The more modern WG-4 will have a benefit in sensor technology.