Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A99

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A99, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 2 years after the A99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the A99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and A99.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-5 GPS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 will give extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.