Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A380

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony A380, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively similar but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The WG-5 GPS was brought out 5 years after the A380 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony A380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the A380.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and A380 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and A380.

As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-5 GPS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger WG-5 GPS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.