Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A850

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A850, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The WG-50 was introduced 7 years after the A850 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-50 scores versus the A850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 features exterior 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) while the Sony A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-50 vs the A850.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and A850 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and A850.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-50 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A850 will show greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.