Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A57

In this article, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony A57, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 was unveiled 17 months after the A57 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-4 scores against the A57 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 vs the A57.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and A57 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and A57.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more modern WG-4 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.