Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A99

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony A99, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 was unveiled 14 months later than the A99 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-4 grades versus the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-4 against the A99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and A99.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 will offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 should have an edge in sensor innovation.