Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A55

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony A55, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 was announced 3 years after the A55 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-4 grades versus the A55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony A55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 vs the A55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and A55 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and A55.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The WG-4 provides the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The fresher WG-4 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.