Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A700

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A700, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The WG-5 GPS was brought out 7 years after the A700 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-5 GPS scores against the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the A700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and A700 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and A700.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-5 GPS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS will have an edge in sensor innovation.