Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A55

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A55, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is pretty close but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The WG-5 GPS was revealed 4 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-5 GPS scores vs the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys exterior dimensions 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 A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the A55.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and A55 is 90 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and A55.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The WG-5 GPS features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF tougher. The fresher WG-5 GPS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.