Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A58

The following is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A58, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very well matched but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The WG-5 GPS was released 15 months after the A58 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has got external 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) and the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the A58.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and A58 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and A58.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-5 GPS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A58 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.