Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A68

The following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony A68, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 8 months earlier than the A68 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-5 GPS scores vs the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys external 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 A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the A68.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and A68.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-5 GPS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A68 will show more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-5 GPS will be behind in sensor innovation.