Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A450

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A450, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty similar but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The WG-5 GPS was announced 5 years later than the A450 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-5 GPS matches up against the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the A450.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and A450 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and A450.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-5 GPS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.