Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A37

Here is a extensive review of the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A37, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the WG-50 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-50 was announced 5 years later than the A37 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-50 scores against the A37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 has got outside 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) and the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-50 vs the A37.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and A37 is 91 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and A37.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The WG-50 comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more modern WG-50 should have an edge in sensor innovation.