Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A33

In this article, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A33, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-5 GPS was launched 4 years after the A33 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-5 GPS scores vs the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys external measurements 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 A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the A33.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and A33 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and A33.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-5 GPS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-5 GPS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.