Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A77

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A77, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 was launched 2 years after the A77 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-4 grades vs the A77 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A77 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 compared to the A77.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and A77 is 90 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and A77.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A77 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer WG-4 should have an edge in sensor tech.