Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A580

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A580, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is pretty similar but the WG-50 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The WG-50 was revealed 6 years after the A580 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-50 grades vs the A580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 has got 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 A580 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-50 compared to the A580.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and A580 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and A580.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The WG-50 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The younger WG-50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.