Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A99 II

Here is a in depth review of the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony A99 II, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-50 was released 9 months later than the A99 II so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-50 scores vs the A99 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Alpha A99 II. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony A99 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-50 vs the A99 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and A99 II is 91 and 57 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and A99 II.

As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-50 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 II will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 will have a benefit in sensor tech.